(A01.0) Typhoid fever

Инфекционное заболевание, возбудителем которого является salmonella typhi

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9 312 in individuals diagnosis typhoid fever confirmed
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1 781 deaths with diagnosis typhoid fever
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19% mortality rate associated with the disease typhoid fever

Diagnosis typhoid fever is diagnosed Men are 3.84% more likely than Women

4 835

Men receive the diagnosis typhoid fever

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Women receive the diagnosis typhoid fever

1 781 (39.8 %)

Died from this diagnosis.

Risk Group for the Disease typhoid fever - Men aged 30-34 and Women aged 25-29

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-44, 50-69
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Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 20-24, 45-49, 70-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 30-34, 65-74, 80-95+
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-29, 35-64, 75-79

Disease Features typhoid fever

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Contagious
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Infectious Alimentary (Fecal-Oral)
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Moderate individual risk, low public risk
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Typhoid fever - what does this mean

Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection caused by the salmonella typhi bacteria. it is usually spread through contaminated food or water, and can cause fever, abdominal pain, and sometimes diarrhea.

What happens during the disease - typhoid fever

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Physical examination
  • Blood tests
  • Stool tests
  • Urine tests
  • X-rays
  • CT scans
  • Ultrasound
  • Biopsy

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal of the Treatment: To reduce the symptoms and shorten the duration of the disease.
  • Prescribing antibiotics to reduce the severity of symptoms and shorten the duration of the disease.
  • Providing fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration.
  • Prescribing antipyretics to reduce fever.
  • Providing adequate nutrition and rest to the patient.
  • Monitoring the patient's vital signs and response to treatment.
  • Providing emotional and psychological support to the patient.
  • Educating the patient and their family about the disease and its treatment.
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40 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Typhoid fever - Prevention

Typhoid fever can be prevented by practicing good hygiene and sanitation, such as washing hands with soap and water, avoiding contaminated food and water, and getting a typhoid vaccine.

Main symptoms of the disease typhoid fever

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Low pressure

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Weakness

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Insomnia

(Sleeplessness, Sleep deprivation, Awakeness, Restlessness, Insomnolence, Nocturnal wakefulness, Sleepless nights, Sleeplessness disorder, Sleep disorder, Sleep difficulty, Sleep problem, Sleep deprivation disorder, Sleep disturbance)

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High temperature 38-42°

(Fever, Pyrexia, Hyperthermia, Heatstroke, Hyperpyrexia, Hyperthermy, Hypertherm, High fever, High temperature, Elevated temperature)

High temperature, also known as fever, is a symptom of infection or illness. It is characterized by an elevated body temperature of 38-42°C (100-107°F). It is usually accompanied by other symptoms such as chills, sweating, headache, and malaise. Fever develops when the body's thermoregulatory system...

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Headache

(Cephalalgia, Hedache, Pounding head, Throbbing head, Ache, Pounding pain, Throbbing pain, Head pain, Migraine, Tension headache)

Headache is a common symptom that can range from mild to severe. It typically develops gradually and can be localized or generalized. Common types of headache include tension-type, migraine, cluster, and sinus headaches, each with their own unique characteristics and manifestations. Tension-type hea...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 244 diseases

Lethargy

(Sluggishness, Listlessness, Torpor, Languor, Fatigue, Weariness, Exhaustion, Lassitude, Drowsiness, Stupor)

Lethargy is a state of extreme tiredness or lack of energy. It can manifest as a lack of motivation, difficulty concentrating, and a general feeling of being physically and mentally drained. In extreme cases, it can lead to feelings of depression and irritability. Lethargy typically develops slowly ...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 31 diseases

Chills

(Shivering, Goosebumps, Feverish, Chilliness, Shuddering, Freezing, Frosty, Icy, Coldness, Numbness)

Chills are a sudden feeling of coldness accompanied by shivering and a rise in body temperature. They can be caused by exposure to cold temperatures, infections, or emotional stress. Chills typically start with a feeling of coldness and goosebumps, followed by shivering, and then a rise in body temp...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 73 diseases