an infectious fever characterized by an eruption of red spots on the chest and abdomen and severe intestinal irritation
an enteric fever due to infection with Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi . Clinical it is characterized by high and persistent fever, abdominal pain, vomiting and anorexia.
a disease caused by bacteria that usually enter the body through the mouth in contaminated food or water. Typhoid causes a very high fever that lasts for three weeks or more and can be fatal. Typhoid can be treated with medications - and prevented by clean water
An enteric or intestinal fever caused by a bacillus carried in tainted food or drinking water
a communicable disease that spreads by bacteria in dirty water or food; characterized by fever, diarrhea, weakness, headache, and an inflamed intestine
serious infection marked by intestinal inflammation and ulceration; caused by Salmonella typhosa ingested with food or water
An acute infectious disease caused by bacterium in impure food and water producing a prolonged, debilitating fever and diarrhea.
A highly infectious disease that is transmitted by food or water. Many soldiers in the Civil War died of this terrible disease.
An acute bacterial infection causing fever, headache, abdominal discomfort, and enlargement of the liver and spleen.
An infectious, often-fatal disease, usually occurring in the summer months--characterized by intestinal inflammation and ulceration.
a life-threatening bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi); often transmitted by contaminated water, food, or milk.
A severe infection caused by a bacterium, Salmonella typhi. People with this disease have a lingering fever and feel depressed and exhausted. Diarrhea and rose-colored spots on the chest and abdomen are other symptoms. The disease is spread through poor sanitation.
An infectious disease caused by a type of bacterium. People with this disease have a lingering fever and feel depressed and exhausted. Diarrhea and rose-colored spots on the chest and abdomen are other symptoms. The disease is spread through poor sanitation.
A life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Common in parts of the developing world, it is usually spread through contaminated food and water.
A bacterial infection with Salmonella typhi transmitted by contaminated water, milk or other foods. Proper sanitation and hygiene prevent the spread of disease.
Typhoid fever is an illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Common worldwide, it is transmitted by ingestion of food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person. The bacteria then multiply in the blood stream of the infected person and are absorbed into the digestive tract and eliminated with the waste.