Typhoid Fever Outpatient

Typhoid fever is a disease that is characterized by severe intoxication of the body, which causes changes in the functioning of many organs and systems. The disease can be either chronic or acute. The acute form of the disease is less common than the chronic form.

Symptoms of the disease: - High body temperature - Headaches - Weakness and fatigue - Decreased appetite - Pain in muscles and joints - Enlarged liver and spleen (in children - enlarged abdominal lymph nodes) - Nausea and vomiting - Diarrhea - Changes in the nervous system - An enlarged liver and/or spleen may also be present in asymptomatic carriers. Typhoid fever in children: With a mild course of the disease, children may not experience external signs. Only the possibility of development of lymph nodes, liver, and spleen is detected.

Treatment depends on the type of typhus. Acute typhoid fever is treated with antibiotics. Chronic typhoid fever is treated inpatiently, and it is necessary to follow a diet, drink plenty of fluids, and take vitamins and minerals.

Prevention of typhoid fever consists of following the rules of personal hygiene, timely vaccination and regular examinations by a doctor. It is also important to monitor your diet, avoid eating unwashed fruits and vegetables, and avoid contact with people with typhoid fever.