TyphoidThis is a picture of the

bacteria of typhoid.

The disease and how it affects

peopleTyphoid fever is a bacterial infection of

the bloodstream. Most people show symptoms 1-3 weeks. There is a similar disease that is much milder.

The CauseTyphoid and Partayphoid fevers are caused by the bacteria Salmonella.The two diseases are passed through faeces and urine.

Which countries does it affect?

Typhoid and Partayphoid fevers are common in less-industrialized countries,to the problem of unsafe drinking water inadequate sewage and flooding.

How serious is the problem

The annual incidence of Typhoid is estimated to be about seventeen million cases world wide.

Prevention

Public health intervations to prevent typhoid and partayphod inclued:

.health education about personal hygiene, especially regarding hand washing after toilet use and food preparation.

.excluding disease carries from food handling