Typhoid fever is caused by infection with a bacterium known as Salmonella Typhi. The infection causes high fever, diarrhea, and sometimes a rash that causes flat red spots on the skin.
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Typhoid Fever  Information for adults

Picture of Typhoid Fever: Typhoid fever is caused by infection with a bacterium known as Salmonella Typhi. The infection causes high fever, diarrhea, and sometimes a rash that causes flat red spots on the skin. Divider line
Typhoid fever is caused by infection with a bacterium known as Salmonella Typhi. The infection causes high fever, diarrhea, and sometimes a rash that causes flat red spots on the skin.
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Who's At Risk
Anyone who comes into contact with contaminated food or water is at risk of developing typhoid fever; the very young, very old, and those who are immunocompromised are at much greater risk of developing more severe disease.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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