Typhoid fever is an
infection caused by bacteria, Salmonella Typhi. Typhoid fever is common in
countries with poor sanitation practices.
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| TYPHOID FEVER OR ENTERIC FEVER |
Causes
- Salmonella Typhi bacteria
- Salmonella paratyphi bacteria
Mode of spread
Contamination of
food and water
Signs
and symptoms
- persistent ladder type of fever (the temperature increases from 39ºC to 40ºC (102ºF to 104ºF)
- headache
- sore throat
- fatigue
- abdominal pain
- constipation
- diarrhea
- a rash with raised pink spots on the stomach or chest
- sometimes jaundice and lobar pneumonia
Homoeopathy
Treatment for Typhoid in
Kisds
- Ars alb
- Baptisia
- Bryonia
- Muriatic acid
- Belladona
- Carbo veg
- China
- Sulphur
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| HOMOEOPATHY FOR TYPHOID FEVER |
- Hospitalized patients should be isolated
- Safe disposal of Feces and urine
Prevention
- Use water filters to avoid water contamination
- Wash your children hands with dettol or warm, soapy water before eating
- Wash vegetables and fruits properly
- Typhoid vaccine
Facts
about fever
- Fevers are common in children and most are caused by viral infections.
- If your child seems well and is happy there is no need to treat a fever.
- Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids.
- Babies under 3 months with a high temperature must be seen by a doctor.
- Watch your child for signs of the illness getting worse.
- Consult a doctor if the fever does not settle and your child seems to be getting sicker.
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