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Medicity Hospital is a top tier multispecialty hospital & Super specialty hospital in Navi Mumbai (Kharghar).
It has wide range of medical & super specialties including intervention & dignoistics and is well equipped with latest & modern state of art equipments for immediate & advanced medical care & best Gynaecologists and joint replacement in Navi Mumbai.
Located at Kharghar, sector7, Aum Sai CHS, Plot no-C/23, next to Royal Tulip Hotel.
Medicity Hospital
Typhoid fever is a disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi, while paratyphoid fever is caused by Salmonella Paratyphi. They are both known as ‘enteric fevers’ and are common in some developing countries.
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever do not normally occur in Australia but are infections usually acquired in countries where they are endemic.
Typhoid
The symptoms of typhoid and paratyphoid fever are similar although paratyphoid tends to be less severe than typhoid. Those infected can experience fever, headache, lack of appetite and perhaps a dry cough.
Some people may experience diarrhea but on the other hand some may get constipation. Some cases, particularly those with light skin, may develop pink spots on the trunk.
A small number of people may develop severe complications such as intestinal perforation, pneumonia, meningitis or kidney failure.
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are diagnosed from a blood or faeces (stool) specimen.
Symptoms
Salmonella Typhi lives only in humans. Persons with typhoid fever carry the bacteria in their bloodstream and intestinal tract.
Spread of disease occurs when people consume food or water that has been contaminated by the faeces of other people carrying the disease. Raw fruits and vegetables, milk and shellfish are the types of food most associated with the illness.
Typhoid fever is more common in areas of the world where hand washing is less frequent and where water is likely to be contaminated with sewage.
Spread
People travelling in developing countries where typhoid is common should be vaccinated prior to travel and;
Avoid uncooked foods, including fruit unless it is able to be peeled
Avoid untreated water, including ice Drink beverages from sealed containers Wash their hands after going to the toilet and before eating Avoid eating from street stalls Ensure hot food is thoroughly cooked and eaten while hot.
Prevention
Some people may require hospitalization and treatment with antibiotics. Others who may not show symptoms of typhoid but are carriers of the disease will also require treatment with antibiotics.
The chronic carrier state may be eradicated with 4 weeks of oral therapy with ciprofloxacin or norfloxacin, antimicrobial agents that are highly concentrated in bile.
Treatment
