Typhoid fever, locally known by the Malaysians as Demam Kepialu, is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi, which is related to the bacteria that cause salmonella food poisoning. It is a potentially serious illness that primarily affects the digestive system and can spread to other parts of the body. The symptoms of typhoid fever can be enfeebling including:
High fever
Headache
Abdominal pain
Constipation (more commonly manifest as diarrhoea in children)
Rash
Without prompt treatment, it can lead to severe complications and even be deadly!
THE TRANSMISSION OF TYPHOID
Typhoid typically happens when people consume food or water that has been contaminated by the faeces or urine of an infected person.