Typhoid

Pathogen  : A Bacillus  rod-shaped  bacterium  (Salmonella  typhi)
Mode of  transmission  : Through  contaminated  food  and water
Incubation period  : About 1-3 weeks




Symptoms:


(i) Continuous  fever,  headache,  slow  pulse  rate.
(ii) Reddish  rashes  appear  on  the  belly.
(iii) In  extreme  cases,  ulcers may  rupture  resulting  in  death  of  the  patient.
Prevention  and Cure
(i) Anti-typhoid  inoculation  should be  given.
(ii) Avoid  taking  exposed  food  and  drinks.
(iii) Proper  sanitation  and  cleanliness  should be maintained.
(iv) Proper  disposal of  excreta  of  the  patient.
(v) Antibiotics  should be  administered.

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