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(Z22.0) Carrier of typhoid
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12 260 in individuals diagnosis carrier of typhoid confirmed
Diagnosis carrier of typhoid is diagnosed Men are 14.60% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis carrier of typhoid
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis carrier of typhoid
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease carrier of typhoid - Men aged 55-59 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 15-34, 40-44, 50-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 35-39, 45-49, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 5-19, 45-54, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 20-44, 55-94
Disease Features carrier of typhoid
Absence or low individual and public risk
Carrier of typhoid - what does this mean
Typhoid is caused by the bacterium salmonella typhi, which is usually spread through contaminated food and water. a carrier of typhoid is an individual infected with the bacterium who may not have any symptoms, but can still spread the disease to others.
What happens during the disease - carrier of typhoid
Carrier of typhoid is an individual who has been infected with the bacteria salmonella typhi and is capable of spreading the bacteria to others through contact with their feces. the bacteria enter the body through the digestive tract, where they can cause inflammation of the intestinal walls and the release of toxins that can cause fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. in some cases, the bacteria can spread to the bloodstream, leading to more severe symptoms such as confusion, rash, and organ failure.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Order a complete blood count (CBC) test.
- Perform a Widal Test.
- Conduct a stool culture.
- Order a urine culture.
- Perform a blood culture.
- Perform a bone marrow culture.
- Perform a serological test.
- Conduct an ELISA test.
- Perform a PCR test.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: Treating the Disease Carrier of Typhoid
- Identify the carrier of the disease to prevent further spread of typhoid.
- Administer antibiotics to reduce the severity of the symptoms.
- Ensure the carrier takes complete course of antibiotics prescribed.
- Provide education and advice on the importance of good hygiene.
- Provide guidance on proper sanitation and food safety.
- Monitor the carrier's progress and ensure they are free of the disease.
- Provide follow-up care to prevent recurrence of the disease.
19 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Carrier of typhoid - Prevention
The best way to prevent the spread of typhoid is to practice good hygiene, such as hand-washing, washing fruits and vegetables, and avoiding contaminated water and food. vaccines are also available to protect against typhoid and should be considered for those at risk.