Pooja Singh Pooja Singh Asked 4 months ago

How is typhoid transmitted?

My little one had a fever recently, and while it wasn't typhoid, it made me think about it. I'm trying to be more informed about common illnesses. How exactly is typhoid transmitted among people?

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Ramesh Chandra Ramesh Chandra Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago
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In our younger days, we saw many typhoid cases during the monsoon because municipal tap water would get contaminated. It is transmitted through contaminated food and water, plain and simple. Just drink boiled water and avoid raw foods from outside; with modern medicines, it is very easily cured now.

Arjun Kapoor Arjun Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Don't worry too much, typhoid is easily preventable once you know how it spreads. It is transmitted when we consume water or food contaminated with the bacteria from an infected person's waste. Just stick to clean, boiled water and freshly prepared home food, and you will stay perfectly safe.

Kiran Bhalla Kiran Bhalla Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Since I already follow a strict diet for my diabetes, I am extra cautious about food safety. Typhoid is transmitted through contaminated water and raw foods handled with unwashed hands. Diabetic patients must be very careful, as infections can disrupt blood sugar control, so stick strictly to hygienic, home-cooked meals.

Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Typhoid transmission occurs through the consumption of food or water contaminated with the Salmonella typhi bacterium. This typically happens in areas with poor sanitation where drinking water source contamination is common. For proper prevention and diagnosis, consulting a healthcare professional is always the most reliable option.

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Abhishek Joshi Abhishek Joshi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

It breaks my heart to say this, but typhoid is transmitted through contaminated water and food, which means those delicious roadside chat and ice golas are high-risk during rains. If you want to enjoy your food safely, stick to places that use RO water and maintain proper hygiene, especially during the monsoon.

Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

At this age, my stomach protests even if I look at street food! Typhoid is transmitted through contaminated water or dirty hands handling your food. It is basically the universe's way of telling us to avoid that unhygienic roadside golgappa stall and stick to clean home food.

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