Typhoid Fever

Overview

Typhoid fever is an acute systemic intestinal infectious disease caused by Salmonella Typhi entering through the digestive tract. It is a type of enteric fever.

Symptoms

• Persistent high fever
• Relative bradycardia
• Rose spots
• Hepatosplenomegaly
• Abdominal distension

Treatment

Treatment centers on sensitive antibiotics combined with symptomatic and supportive measures such as fever reduction and fluid replacement, with attention to bowel rest and isolation.

Dietary advice

During the acute phase, eat a light liquid or semi-liquid, low-residue, easily digestible diet, and avoid coarse fiber and gas-producing foods to prevent intestinal bleeding.