Typhoid Fever Flashcards
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Cause for Typhoid Fever
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Salmonella enterica serotypes: -Typhi and Paratyphi
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Portal of entry for Typhoid Fever
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Ingestion of contaminated food or water
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Signs/Symptoms for Typhoid Fever
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- Symptoms like salmonellosis -Intestinal hemorrhage
- Perforation
- Kidney failure
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Susceptibility for Typhoid Fever
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Travel in areas with poor sanitation
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Diagnosis for Typhoid Fever
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Salmonella present in stool
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Treatment for Typhoid Fever
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Antimicrobial drugs
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Prevention for Typhoid Fever
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Proper sanitation and food handling
