Typhoid

Typhoid fever, also known as typhoid, is a disease caused by Salmonella serotype Typhi bacteria. Often there is a gradual onset of a high fever over several days. This is commonly accompanied by weakness, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, and mild vomiting. Some people develop a skin rash with rose colored spots. In severe cases, people may experience confusion. Without treatment, symptoms may last weeks or months. Other people may carry the bacterium without being affected, but they are still able to spread the disease to others. Typhoid is spread by eating or drinking food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person. Risk factors include poor sanitation and poor hygiene.

Typhoid in Redan
Typhoid was reported in Redan in February 1887.