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Short note on typhoid fever and it's prophylaxis

Answer 1

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The Gram-negative bacterium that causes typhoid fever is Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serovar Typhi. Based on MLST subtyping scheme, the two main sequence types of the S. Typhi are ST1 and ST2, which are currently widespread globally.

People who drink contaminated water or eat food washed in contaminated water can develop typhoid fever. Other ways typhoid fever can be contracted include: using a toilet contaminated with bacteria and touching your mouth before washing your hands. eating seafood from a water source contaminated by infected water.

Answer 2

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Typhoid fever :-

• Caused by "Salmonella typhi " (A gram negative bacterium).
• Mainly lives in small intestine
• And migrates to the different organs with the help of blood.
• Confirmed by " Widal test ".

Mode of infection :-

• Contamination through water / food.

Symptoms :-

• Fever with high temperature (104°F)
• Head ache, weakness, intestinal perforation and loss of appetite.
• Death may also occur (severe cases)