TYPHOID FEVER

CAUSE OF TYPHOID FEVER:

Typhoid fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the bacteria SALMONELLA TYPHOSA.

 

SYMPTOMS OF TYPHOID FEVER: 

The main symptoms of typhoid fever are:

• High fever.

• Headache.

• Inflammation of intestine.

SOURCES TYPHOID FEVER: 

The main sources of typhoid fever are:

• Refuse of patient.

• Flies carry the germs.

• Uncovered food.

PROCESS:

• The germs of this Typhoid enter the intestine of human body along with the food and water.

• Once a person is attacked by typhoid fever, he develops natural immunity against it.

CONTROL/ PRECAUTIONS: 

In order to minimize the intensity of typhoid fever

• Food should be covered.

• Proper medication should be given.

• Typhoid vaccine is to be used to create active immunity in the individual.