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Typhoid is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria. It spreads through contaminated food or water, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Symptoms include a persistent fever, headache, weakness, stomach pain, constipation or diarrhea, and a loss of appetite. Home care involves drinking safe fluids and resting. Typhoid requires a doctor-prescribed antibiotic course, which should be completed exactly as prescribed. If symptoms last more than three days, a blood test is needed to confirm the cause and appropriate treatment. Typhoid is common in Nepal, particularly during the monsoon season. The typhoid conjugate vaccine, which is available in Nepal's immunization program, is recommended for everyone aged 1.25 to 1.3 years. The vaccine is free at government facilities.
Sources: World Health Organization · Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division · MoHP Nepal (FWD)
Typhoid (enteric fever) is caused by Salmonella Typhi bacteria, spread through food or water contaminated with human faeces.
Sources: World Health Organization
A fever that climbs over several days, headache, weakness, stomach pain, constipation or diarrhoea, and poor appetite.
Sources: World Health Organization
Eating or drinking food or water contaminated with the bacteria — common where water and sanitation are unsafe.
Sources: World Health Organization
Drink safe fluids and rest. Typhoid needs a doctor-prescribed antibiotic course — complete the full course exactly as prescribed; do not self-medicate.
Sources: World Health Organization
See a health worker for any fever lasting more than three days so a blood test can confirm the cause and the right treatment can start.
Sources: World Health Organization
Drink safe (boiled/filtered) water, eat freshly cooked hot food, wash hands, and ask about the typhoid conjugate vaccine, used in Nepal's immunisation programme.
Sources: Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division
Typhoid is common across Nepal, rising in the monsoon. The typhoid conjugate vaccine was introduced into the national schedule for children.
Sources: Nepal MoHP — Epidemiology and Disease Control Division
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