Meena Agarwal Meena Agarwal Asked 9 months ago

Is typhoid salmonella poisoning?

My child had some food poisoning symptoms recently. My mother-in-law was saying it could be typhoid salmonella poisoning. Is typhoid salmonella poisoning a common thing? I'm a bit worried.

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Rina Das (Pharmacist) Rina Das (Pharmacist) Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Typhoid fever is caused by a specific type of Salmonella bacteria, called Salmonella Typhi. So yes, it's a form of salmonella infection, but usually distinct from the common food poisoning salmonella. It needs specific treatment, so see a doc.

Kunal More Kunal More Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, actually, typhoid is caused by *Salmonella Typhi*, which is a specific type of Salmonella bacteria. So it's not just any general salmonella poisoning, it's that particular strain. Needs proper doc treatment, haan.

Meena Patel Meena Patel Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Yes, typhoid is caused by the Salmonella Typhi bacteria. It's a serious infection and not something for only home remedies. You must see a doctor and get proper antibiotics. My neighbour tried only home remedies and got very sick.

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Ram Prasad Ram Prasad Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

Haan beta, typhoid is from a germ called Salmonella, a special kind. It makes you very weak. So if you feel bad, don't wait, show to doctor immediately. They will give good medicine.

Anuradha Sharma Anuradha Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

That's a good question! Typhoid fever is indeed caused by a specific strain of Salmonella, known as Salmonella Typhi. It's more systemic than regular food poisoning, affecting more than just the stomach. So, diagnosis and antibiotics from a doctor are essential.

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Priya Kapoor Priya Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, technically it's a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi, which is a type of Salmonella. It's different from the more common Salmonella food poisoning. If you have symptoms, go to a reputable hospital and ask your doctor for a specific diagnosis and treatment.

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