Typhoid fever
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Typhoid fever | |
Salmonella typhi bacteria | |
ICD-10 | A01.0 |
ICD-9 | 002 |
DiseasesDB | 27829 |
MeSH | D014435 |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differential Diagnosis
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory tests | ECG | EEG | Chest X Ray |CT | Echocardiography or Ultrasound |Other imaging studies | Alternative diagnostics
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgical options | Prevention | Financial costs| Future therapies
Typhoid fever Microchapters |
Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
Case Studies |
Typhoid fever On the Web |
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Typhoid fever |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]
See also
Epidemiology
With an estimated 16-33 million cases of typhoid annually resulting in 500,000 to 600,000 deaths In endemic areas, the World Health Organisation identifies typhoid as a serious public health problem. Its incidence is highest in children between the ages of 5 and 19 years.[1]
In the United States about 400 cases occur each year, and 75% of these are acquired while traveling internationally. Typhoid fever is still common in the developing world, where it affects about 21.5 million persons each year. Typhoid fever is common in most parts of the world except in industrialized regions such as the United States, Canada, western Europe, Australia, and Japan. Therefore, if you are traveling to the developing world, you should consider taking precautions. Over the past 10 years, travelers from the United States to Asia, Africa, and Latin America have been especially at risk.
References
- ↑ "Typhoid Fever". World Health Organisation. Retrieved 2007-08-28. Check date values in:
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Further reading
- Gale's Encyclopedia of Medicine, published by Thomas Gale in 1999, ISBN
External links
- "www.netdoctor.co.uk". Article on typhoid fever for travelers. Retrieved 17 december. Unknown parameter
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- Harrison, Noel G. (2007). "www.healthsystem.virginia.edu". Historical exhibit on efforts by US Army to control typhoid fever. Unknown parameter
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- http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_typhoid.htm