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Treatment of Typhoid fever

With early diagnosis and prompt treatment with antibiotics, more than 99% of typhoid cases are brought under control within a matter of days (6). However, an estimated one in ten people die from typhoid if they do not get medical treatment.

In severe cases, additional treatment with drugs called corticosteroids (steroids) may be needed, to reduce the inflammation of the brain.

Fluid and salt may be given through a drip into a vein if the patient is unable to eat because of gastrointestinal (stomach and gut) problems.

When in hospital, infected people are cared for in isolation and family members’ faeces are examined to see if they are carrying the disease. While undergoing treatment, it is important to maintain good general hygiene as the bacterium may continue to be present in the body.

People who handle food should stay off work until at least two stool samples are clear of the bacterium.

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