How Do You Identify Symptoms Of Typhoid Fever?
Typhoid fever is a health condition caused by a bacterium called Salmonella typhi. Once this microorganism infects an individual, it settles into the blood and intestines which will then be excreted through urine and fecal matter. The bacteria can be passed on to other people through contaminated food and water or failure to wash hands after using the public toilet. When bacteria invade the body, it takes about 1 to 2 weeks before symptoms set in and the duration of the illness lasts for up to 6 weeks. But patients may recover within a few days if antibiotics are administered immediately at the onset of symptoms. In rare cases of severe infections, serious complications may develop such as pneumonia and intestinal bleeding, which can lead to death. Get the thermometer and take your temperature. It is typical for individuals infected with Salmonella typhi to experience fever as high as 104 degrees F (40 degrees C). Such temperature remains persistently high as the illness progresses. An
