Increase in Cases: With the onset of the monsoon, Typhoid cases are rising, especially in Telangana, where hospitals report 5 to 6 cases daily.
Surge in Fever cases: Seasonal diseases have led to a surge in outpatients at Fever Hospitals, with cases of cold, cough, body pains, vomiting, and loose motion.
Typhoid Definition: Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi, and typically spreads through contaminated food or water.
Transmission: The bacteria enter through the digestive system and invade the bloodstream, spreading throughout the body.
Initial Symptoms: Early signs of typhoid include high fever (103-104°F), weakness, headache, and muscle aches.
Progressive Symptoms: As the infection advances, symptoms include stomach pain, loss of appetite, and a rash of flat, rose-coloured spots.
Gastrointestinal Effects: Typhoid can cause constipation or diarrhoea, alternating between loose and unusually dry stools.
Diagnosis and Treatment: Diagnosis of typhoid involves clinical symptoms, blood tests, and sometimes stool cultures. Early antibiotic treatment is crucial to prevent complications.
Prevention Measures: Preventing typhoid includes good hygiene, safe water consumption, avoiding raw/undercooked food, and vaccination for travellers to high-risk areas.
Prevention Measures: Preventing typhoid includes good hygiene, safe water consumption, avoiding raw/undercooked food, and vaccination for travellers to high-risk areas.