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...