Typhoid Fever - Medical Specification

Term	Description
Name	Typhoid Fever
Definition	An infectious bacterial disease caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi.
Cause	Caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the Salmonella Typhi bacterium.
Symptoms	Fever, abdominal pain, headache, constipation, rose-colored spots on the skin.
Transmission	Transmitted through consumption of contaminated food and water.
Diagnosis	Stool, blood, or urine sample analysis (detection of Salmonella Typhi) Physical examination
Treatment	Antibiotics (to kill the bacteria) Fluids and electrolytes (to manage dehydration) Rest
Prevention	Safe water and food practices Hygiene measures Typhoid vaccination (where available)
Complications	Intestinal bleeding Perforation of the intestines Septicemia