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Typhoid fever is a bacterialinfection that can spread throughout the body, affecting many organs. Without prompt treatment, it can cause serious complications and can be fatal.
Articles for Typhoid fever
'I was lucky to survive without long-term problems'
Dominic Aguiar developed typhoid during a trip to India. He says it was lack of planning that caused the infection.
Causes of typhoid fever
Typhoid fever is caused by a type of bacteria called Salmonella typhi.
Complications of typhoid fever
Complications caused by typhoid fever usually only occur in people who haven't been treated with appropriate antibiotics or who weren't treated straight away.
Diagnosing typhoid fever
See your GP if you think you have typhoid fever, particularly if you've recently returned from travelling abroad.
Introduction
Find out about typhoid fever, what causes it, how it's treated and what you can do to protect yourself if you're travelling to a high-risk area.
Symptoms of typhoid fever
Read about the symptoms of typhoid fever, which usually develop one or two weeks after infection with Salmonella typhi bacteria.
Treating typhoid fever
Typhoid fever can usually be successfully treated with a course of antibiotic medication. Most cases can be treated at home, but hospital admission may be required if the condition is severe.
Typhoid fever vaccination
Read about the two main vaccines against typhoid fever available in the UK - the Vi vaccine which is given as a single injection and the Ty21a vaccine (three capsules).
