Updated Jan 25, 2021 | 11:24 IST Typhoid is a bacterial infection. It leads to a fever and can spread through contaminated food and water. Vaccines for typhoid exist and are recommended for areas where outbreaks are common. Can risk of typhoid increase during winters? Watch out for these early symptoms of the bacterial infection | Photo Credit: iStock Images Key Highlights Typhoid spreads through consumption of contaminated food and water Here are some early symptoms of typhoid fever you must watch out for, and visit a doctor if your fever persists for more than a few hours New Delhi: Ever since COVID-19 disease took the front seat in our lives, people have become more conscious of their health. However, this does not mean that there were no diseases that could put our bodies at risk of infection before COVID-19. Diseases such as typhoid, tuberculosis, AIDS, and others spread through pathogens, and have been around for decades. The risk of some of these diseases goes up during a particular season since it can become easier for the pathogen to survive, or even get transmitted. As winters soar in the northern parts of the country, people are now worried if the season can spike the risk of another infection – typhoid.