Guide Note: Typhoid fever is an illness caused by bacterium salmonella. It is common worldwide, transmitted by ingestions of food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person.
Fast Facts:
- Without Treatment, the illness may last for 3 to 4 weeks
- Mortality rates range between 12% to 30%
- Typhoid fever was made famous by Mary Mallon in the early 1900's, she was the first person identified as a healthy carrier of typhoid fever in the U.S.
Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have
Typhoid Fever, please consult your doctor.