TYPHOID

 Typhoid is a bacterial fever caused by the bacteria salmonella typhi .

It is transmitted by ingestion food or water contaminated with the faeces of an infected person .

It affects small intestine, hence the name enteric fever and migrates to other parts of the body through blood .

SYMPTOMS 

The symptoms of typhoid includes ,malaise or weakness ,abdominal pain ,constipation ,encephalitis ,loss of appetite ,ulcers ,severe headache and irritation , dehydration ,hallucination ,dearrhoea ,high fever, skin rashes .

The typhoid fever is diagnosed by the widal test .

The typhoid fever is prevented by 

Washing hands before eating or preparing of food and after using toilet .

By avoiding drinking contaminated water .

By avoiding row fruits and vegetables.

By avoiding food that stored or served at room temperature steaming hot foods are best to serve.