This article will discuss typhoid fever causes and the diagnostic tests. We will also address some common questions related to typhoid fever.
Typhoid fever is a serious illness caused by S. Typhi bacterium. The condition causes flu-like symptoms of fever, diarrhoea, weakness etc. The condition is serious and can be treated with antibiotics and vaccines. A person can get typhoid through various ways like contaminated water, sharing with typhoid person. It is important to keep good hygiene and wash hands before and after eating food to avoid any chance of typhoid disease.
What is Typhoid Fever?
Typhoid Fever is a sickness caused by Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) bacterium. The bacteria usually infects the small intestine and causes high fever with stomach and other symptoms like diarrhoea, weakness fatigue. This condition is also known as enteric fever. S.Typhi is different from the bacteria that causes the food poisoning to the person. A person with typhoid should not ignore the condition and visit a health facility immediately. The condition can be corrected through antibiotics, vaccines etc.
What Are the Symptoms of Typhoid Fever?
There are various symptoms of typhoid fever and these are listed below:
- Headache.
- Cough.
- Muscle aches.
- Chills.
- Loss of appetite.
- Stomach (abdominal) pain.
- Nausea, vomiting.
- Diarrhea or constipation.
What is the Cause of Typhoid Fever?
Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) bacterium is the cause of typhoid fever. The bacteria live in the intestines of the infected people and can contaminate food and water.
How is Typhoid Spread?
Typhoid spreads through various ways:
- Through contaminated food and water: Consumption of food and water that is already infected with the bacteria can cause the disease.
- Personal Contact: Avoid contacting the infected person, or his food and don’t touch your mouth after the toilet. Wash your hands with soap after finishing the toilet. This can also spread if hands are not washed properly.
- Sewage: Drinking water that is contaminated with sewage or any other faecal matter of humans.
- Seafood or fishes: Eating fish or seafood that live in the contaminated water has S. Typhi in the water.
Which Tests Are Used To Detect Typhoid Fever?
There are various types of tests used to diagnose Typhoid Fever. These tests include:
- Typhoid Fever (Book Now)
- Typhoid Fever Panel (Book Now)
- Blood culture tests
- Stool culture
- Urine Culture
- Bone marrow culture
Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic for a Typhoid Fever Test?
Ganesh Diagnostic is one of the most respected and prestigious Diagnostic centres that has provided typhoid tests for decades. The pathological tests are backed by NABL accreditations and the centre provides free blood sample collection and pathological tests from home at affordable rates for typhoid infection and other tests.
Conclusion
Typhoid Fever is a sickness caused by Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) bacterium. The bacteria usually infects the small intestine and causes high fever with stomach and other symptoms like diarrhoea, weakness fatigue. There are various symptoms of typhoid like Headache, cough, Muscle aches, Chills, Loss of appetite, Stomach (abdominal) pain, Nausea, vomiting etc. There are various tests used for the detection of typhoid like blood tests, stool cultures, urine tests etc. Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of typhoid test.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Typhoid Fever?
Typhoid Fever is a sickness caused by Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) bacterium. The bacteria usually infects the small intestine and causes high fever with stomach and other symptoms like diarrhoea, weakness fatigue.
What are the Various symptoms related to Typhoid fever?
There are various symptoms of typhoid like Headache, cough, Muscle aches, Chills, Loss of appetite, Stomach (abdominal) pain, Nausea, vomiting etc.
What is the Cause of Typhoid Fever?
Typhoid fever is caused by the Salmonella Typhi (S. Typhi) bacterium.
Which tests are used for Typhoid Fever Diagnosis?
Various types of tests are used to diagnose typhoid fever like stool culture, urine, blood test etc.
How to book an online appointment for a Typhoid test in Delhi?
Patients can call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 or visit Ganesh's diagnostic website to book an appointment for a typhoid test in Delhi.
What is the ICD-10 code for Typhoid Fever Unspecified?
The ICD-10 code for unspecified Typhoid Fever is A01.0.
How can Patients download Typhoid Fever Test Reports Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download the Typhoid Fever test report online.
Which Ganesh Diagnostic Centre is near me in Delhi for the Typhoid Fever Tests?
Ganesh Diagnostic centres for Typhoid Fever tests are in Rohini, Nangloi, Model Town, Hari Nagar, Mangol Puri, and Yamuna Vihar.
