Typhoid Fever
Typhus abdominalis
Overview
Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria and is transmitted through contaminated food and water. It causes high fever, abdominal pain, headache, and can lead to serious complications.
Epidemiological Data
Reproduction Rate (R₀)
1
Mortality Rate
1%
Prevalence
11000.0K per 100k
Infectious Period
Throughout illness and convalescence
Detailed Symptoms
High fever, headache, abdominal pain, constipation or diarrhea, rose-colored spots, weakness.
Symptoms
No symptom data available.
Treatment
Treatment includes antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin or azithromycin. Supportive care is also important.
Course of Disease
Typhoid fever can progress from mild to severe forms, potentially leading to intestinal perforation and death.
Complications
No complication data available.
Prevention Details
Prevention includes typhoid vaccination, safe food and water practices, and good hygiene.
Prevention
No prevention data available.
Epidemiology
Typhoid fever occurs worldwide, with higher rates in areas with poor sanitation.
Risk Factors
Traveling to endemic areas, consuming contaminated food or water, poor hygiene practices.
Indications
Typhoid vaccination is recommended for travelers to endemic areas, especially South Asia.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is confirmed by blood culture or stool culture for Salmonella Typhi.
Prognosis
Prognosis is good with appropriate antibiotic treatment. Untreated cases can be fatal.
Names & Synonyms
Common Names
Alternative Names
Vaccines
Content Warnings
This information is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.
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Medical Information
- Transmission
- fecal_oral, contaminated_food, contaminated_water
- Incubation Period
- 6 - 30 days
- Infectious Period
- Throughout illness and convalescence
- Mortality Rate
- 1%
- Reproduction Rate (R₀)
- 1
- Prevalence
- 11000000 per 100k
- Causative Agent
- Salmonella Typhi
- ICD Codes
- ICD-10: A01.0 | ICD-11: 1A00
- Vaccine-preventable
- Yes
Critical Information
Typhoid
Reporting Procedure
- Identify and confirm the case
- Notify the local health authority within 24 hours
- Complete the official notification form
- Submit laboratory confirmation if available
- Follow up with the health authority as required