Malaria And Typhoid Drugs In Nigeria
Both typhoid and malaria share social circumstances which are imperative to their transmission. They are treatable with many drugs available for both young and old, men and women including pregnant women. People living in Nigeria are at risk of contracting both these diseases, either concurrently or an acute infection superimposed on a chronic one. A high index of suspicion is necessary to diagnose a co-infection as most clinicians are used to linking every symptom and sign to a single pathology. Mosquito Typhoid Fever Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It is usually spread through contaminated food or water. Once Salmonella Typhi bacteria are eaten or drunk, they multiply and spread into the bloodstream. Read Also : Treatment of typhoid Symptoms include prolonged high fever, fatigue, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and constipation or diarrhoea. Some patients may have a rash. Severe cases may lead to serious complications or ...
