Here is Everything You Need To Know About Typhoid Fever
July 15, 2019 | Abigail Mckay

Here is Everything You Need To Know About Typhoid Fever

 

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Typhoid fever, a rising issue in many middle eastern nations, is a disease spread by contaminated food.  The main contributing bacteria causing typhoid fever is Salmonella Typhi, which is excreted through feces and then transmitted to food from unwashed hands.  It can also be transmitted through contaminated water.  For instance, if food is washed in contaminated water, the chances of infection are high. 

 

Typhoid fever has distinct symptoms, which include a high, consistent fever, abdominal pain, weakness, headache, and loss of appetite. Diarrhea or constipation can also be present, and in some cases, a rash may develop. Quick action is necessary to prevent long term consequences from the infection. Antibiotics are the first-line treatment, but some cases are antibiotic resistant, meaning the bacteria does not respond to certain antibiotics.  If this is indeed the case, a few antibiotics will need to be utilized until proven successful.  

 

It is essential to remember that even after typhoid fever symptoms cease, the bacteria may still be present in your body.  Until confirmed by a physician, you are still contagious and can pass the bacteria to others. Do not return to work or stop taking the antibiotics until indicated by a doctor.  Taking the full course of antibiotics, even after symptoms are gone, help to rid the body of the bacteria.  To learn about prevention techniques, come back tomorrow to further your knowledge of this growing epidemic. To get tested for typhoid, order typhoid test at home and get tested from top labs of Pakistan.

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Abigail Mckay

Abigail has been a nurse for five years, and throughout her time as a nurse, she has worked in multiple medical-surgical units as well as spent time in the infusion therapy clinic and endoscopy lab. She is passionate about preventative medicine through patient education regarding nutrition and exercise. Due to her passion, Abigail has gone on to earn two certifications including a certification in medical-surgical nursing (CMSRN) and a certification in holistic nursing (HNB-BC), in hopes of being able to better serve her patients. Abigail earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA and now bettering patient education in the healthcare system through partnering with American TelePhysicians.