How do people get typhoid fever?

Question

There have been some cases of typhoid in my locality recently, and it's making me cautious. How exactly do people usually get typhoid fever? Is it mostly from water or food?

Karan Mehta · Accepted Answer

From what I was reading online, typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria which spreads through contaminated water or food. It usually happens when hygiene standards are low or if street food isn't prepared cleanly. Definitely makes me want to be extra careful about drinking tap water now.

Meenakshi Sundaram · Answer

I got severe typhoid last summer after drinking local juice at a roadside stall. I had a really high fever that kept coming back and severe stomach pain. The doctor put me on a strict antibiotic course and advised me to only drink boiled water at home.

Shreya Ghoshal · Answer

I have had a mild fever and a really bad stomach ache since yesterday, and I am so scared it might be typhoid because I ate out last weekend. Did anyone else start with just a low-grade fever and extreme weakness? I think I need to book a blood test soon.

Omprakash Mishra · Answer

Typhoid is a waterborne disease, very common during the rainy season. Along with the doctor's medicine, it is very important to give the body rest and plenty of fluids. We always give boiled, cooled water and thin khichdi or apple juice to keep the digestion light during recovery.

Amit Patel · Answer

Typhoid spreads easily through contaminated food and water. Always stick to clean, boiled water and avoid eating raw veggies outside.

How do people get typhoid fever?

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