Typhoid Fever is caused by ingesting liquids or foods that have been contaminated with Salmonella Typhi bacteria (a type a bacteria that only lives in humans). Water that has sewage contaminated with S. Typhi is a main cause of the disease in areas of the world where water doesn't undergo intensive treatment. Symptoms of the disease include a high fever (103-104 degrees), stomach pains, headache and loss of appetite. If someone infected does not receive antibiotics the fever may continue for weeks to months. 20 % of people who contract typhoid fever die from complications of the infection. When traveling in foreign countries, in order to reduce the risk of contracting the fever, avoid risky foods and drinks, and get vaccinnated against the disease. If you drink water when traveling, buy it bottled or boil it before consuming. also, avoid raw vegetables and fruits that cannot be peeled (i.e. lettuce, carrots ect.)
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