Globally, public health agencies have implemented policies to help prevent and control typhoid. These include improved sanitation, safe drinking water, and good medical care. In some communities those goals are too lofty and some believe that vaccination for high risk populations is the best way. There are currently two vaccines in common use.
To better understand prevention, you need to study the disease itself. Typhoid is caused by a virulent and invasive bacterium called Salmonella typhi. This bacteria spreads through contaminated food or water and occasionally through direct contact with someone that is already infected. In developing countries, the cause is generally poor santitation and contaminated drinking water. Industrialized countries usually see typhoid when a traveler brings it back from a trip and then spreads it to others via the fecal-oral route.
To personally protect yourself from typhoid you can avoid traveling to areas that are endemic to the disease. If you do travel, consider taking the vaccine. While the vaccine is useful, it isn't 100% so it is advised that you wash your hands frequently, avoid untreated water (drink bottled or canned water, carbonated water is best, wipe all bottles and cans before using, no ice, bottled water when brushing teeth, etc.), avoid raw fruits and vegetables, choose cooked foods.
2006-06-23 03:26:06
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answered by Chainsawmom 5
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First of all you should know what is Typhoid Fever.
This is called water borne disease.
You have to drink plenty of boiled and cooled water with the specific medicines prescribed by a family physician. No untreated water.
You should not eat foods prepared and sold on Roads and streets.
You will be advised not to take oily and hot foods for nearly six months. That is called bland diet. Because, during Typhoid fever, lever will be affected. Take care.
2006-06-23 03:19:28
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answered by Anonymous
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Please without any delay, refer to an Infectious Specialist Physician, and put your patient under treatment as soon as possible. This is the only way that your patient could get his/her healthy again. Plz do not hesitate at all.
Good Health.
2006-06-23 03:22:02
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answered by Anonymous
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follow the priscription given by the doctor.
2006-06-23 03:14:53
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answered by vishal 1
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drink lots of water and your medecine that your doctor prescribe
2006-06-23 03:35:31
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answered by desolate woman 2
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vacinate
2006-06-23 03:15:18
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answered by Christie N 1
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