I have server typhoid fever between every 3-4 months. I have treated it for almost 18 yrs now. I have been on serveral medication. Culture test did not determined the type of virue but widal test report is O=1/320 H=1/160 on most occassion. How can i treat it effectively.?
2006-07-24 05:43:02 · 3 answers · asked by Konig 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Typhoid is due to intake of unhygenic conditions and bad water.Cure is wide spectrum antibiotics.The doctors try medicines by trial and error.Prolonged treatment with anti biotics under medical supervision necessary.No OTC medicines available.Drink only boiled water,disinfect all rooms.Use anti mosquito coils/devices in all rooms as preventive measure.
2006-07-30 21:51:05 · answer #1 · answered by leowin1948 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What is Typhoid Fever?
Typhoid Fever is an acute illness associated with fever caused by the Salmonellae Typhi bacteria. The bacteria is deposited in water or food by a human carrier, and is then spread to other people in the area. The incidence of the illness in the United States has markedly decreased since the early 1900's. This improvement is the result of improved environmental sanitation. Mexico and South America are the most common areas for U.S. citizens to contract typhoid fever. India, Pakistan and Egypt are also known high risk areas for developing this disease.
How do patients get Typhoid Fever?
Typhoid Fever is contracted by the ingestion of the bacteria in contaminated food or water. Patients with acute illness can contaminate the surrounding water supply through the stool, which contains a high concentration of the bacteria. Contamination of the water supply can, in turn, taint the food supply. Also, about 3-5% of patients become carriers of the bacteria after the acute illness. Some patients suffer a very mild illness that goes unrecognized. These patients can become long- term carriers of the bacteria. The bacteria multiplies in the gallbladder, bile ducts, or liver and passes into the bowel. The bacteria can survive for weeks in water or dried sewage. These chronic carriers may have no symptoms and can be the source of new outbreaks of typhoid fever for many years.
2006-07-30 06:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by flymetothemoon279 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is caused due to unclean water and food which is not properly and hygienically prepared
2006-07-24 13:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by ANGEL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋