Typhus
(tipes) or typhoid fever is a disease that occurs due to Salmonella
typhi bacterial infection and is commonly spread through contaminated
food and beverages. Diseases that occur in developing countries and experienced by these
children can be life-threatening if not handled properly and quickly.Typhus can be transmitted quickly. Typhoid
fever infection occurs when a person consumes a food or drink that has
been contaminated with a small amount of fecal matter containing
bacteria. In rare cases, transmission occurs due to exposure to bacterial infected urine.TyphusTyphoid Case (Tipes)Based on a study, it was found that typhus affects 800 to 100 thousand
Indonesians throughout 2008. This proves that typhoid is still an
endemic disease and serious health problem in this country.Poor sanitation and limited access to clean water are thought to be the main causes of developing typhoid fever. Immune system immune is suspected to be the cause of this disease more experienced by children.Main Symptoms: High FeverTyphus symptoms generally begin appearing 1-3 weeks after the body is infected, with the following characteristics:
High fever
Diarrhea or constipation
Headache
Stomach acheThis condition may worsen in a few weeks. If not treated promptly, there can be complications such as internal bleeding or rupture of the digestive system (gut). The risk of complications will also develop into life-threatening if the situation is not addressed immediately.Home or Hospital Treatment?If not treated properly, an estimated 1 in 5 people will die of typhoid. While those who remain alive are at risk of suffering from infectious complications.Typhus is typically treated with antibiotics. The decision of treatment at home or in hospital depends on the severity experienced. If typhoid is diagnosed at an early stage, you can undergo home treatment with antiobiotic treatment for 1-2 weeks.Hospital care is required if the late typhoid is diagnosed or already in an advanced stage.Typhoid VaccinationIn Indonesia, typhoid vaccine as a typhoid prevention into immunization is recommended by the government, but not yet entered into the mandatory category. Typhoid vaccines are given to children over two years old and repeated every three years. Typhoid immunization in the form of syringes in infants and in oral form in children over the age of six years.As with other vaccines, typhoid vaccine does not provide 100 percent protection. Children who have been immunized typhoid can still be infected, but the rate of infection experienced by a vaccinated child will not be as heavy as those who have not been vaccinated at all.Vaccination is also recommended for people who intend to work or travel to areas that are being hit by cases of typhus spread. Another precaution that also needs to be done is to pay attention to food and drink to be consumed.If you and your child intend to eat outdoors, should avoid eating in the open are easily exposed to bacteria and are advised to consume beverages in packaging.
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High fever
Diarrhea or constipation
Headache
Stomach acheThis condition may worsen in a few weeks. If not treated promptly, there can be complications such as internal bleeding or rupture of the digestive system (gut). The risk of complications will also develop into life-threatening if the situation is not addressed immediately.Home or Hospital Treatment?If not treated properly, an estimated 1 in 5 people will die of typhoid. While those who remain alive are at risk of suffering from infectious complications.Typhus is typically treated with antibiotics. The decision of treatment at home or in hospital depends on the severity experienced. If typhoid is diagnosed at an early stage, you can undergo home treatment with antiobiotic treatment for 1-2 weeks.Hospital care is required if the late typhoid is diagnosed or already in an advanced stage.Typhoid VaccinationIn Indonesia, typhoid vaccine as a typhoid prevention into immunization is recommended by the government, but not yet entered into the mandatory category. Typhoid vaccines are given to children over two years old and repeated every three years. Typhoid immunization in the form of syringes in infants and in oral form in children over the age of six years.As with other vaccines, typhoid vaccine does not provide 100 percent protection. Children who have been immunized typhoid can still be infected, but the rate of infection experienced by a vaccinated child will not be as heavy as those who have not been vaccinated at all.Vaccination is also recommended for people who intend to work or travel to areas that are being hit by cases of typhus spread. Another precaution that also needs to be done is to pay attention to food and drink to be consumed.If you and your child intend to eat outdoors, should avoid eating in the open are easily exposed to bacteria and are advised to consume beverages in packaging.
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