WHAT IS TYPHOID

FEVER?
TYPHOID
Typhoid fever is a bacterial disease FEVER
transmitted through ingestion of
contaminated food or drinks. Signs Management
and symptoms usually include high
fever, headache, abdominal pain,
and either constipation or diarrhea.
They may also feel weak, or loss of
appetite. In some cases, patients
have a rash of flat, rose-colored
spots.
See a doctor immediately if you
suspect you have typhoid fever.
If you develop signs and
symptoms, consider consulting
a doctor who focuses on
By: Valdez, Charles Panfilo III
infectious diseases. A specialist SLU BSN II-C1
may be able to recognize and
treat your illness more quickly
than can a doctor who isn't
trained in special areas.
 Home management:
HANDWASHING 101
1. If you drink water, buy the bottled
Wet hands with
or if not commercially prepared, bring Rub fingertips
clean water and
to boil before drinking. apply anti- of each hand in
2. Eat foods that are thoroughly microbial soap opposite palm
cooked and are steaming hot.
3. as much as possible avoid
vegetables and fruit that cannot be
peeled such as green leafy vegetables. Lather soap; rub Rub each thumb
If so, wash thoroughly. hands together; clasped in
4. Do not eat the peelings of fruits or palm-to-palm opposite hand.
vegetables when you it raw. Wash and in between
thoroughly. fingers.
5. Avoid street foods. It is difficult to
identify if the food was prepared in a Rub both palms
clean way and if the vendor washes with fingers then
hands before handling it. Rub of one hand rinse thoroughly
with palm of your in running water.
other hands

From: DOH

REFERENCES: http://www.cdc.gov/nczved/divisions/dfbmd/diseases/typhoid_fever/ ; http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/typhoid-

fever/basics/symptoms/con-20028553; http://doh.dc.gov/page/hand-washing-fact-sheet; http://www.doh.gov.ph/content/how-wash-hands-properly.html;
http://www.doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/proper_handwashing.jpg ; http://www.doh.gov.ph/sites/default/files/web%20logo_119c3.jpg?1386125361 .