What Is Typhoid Fever?
2. Typhoid Fever Symptoms
The symptoms of the disease often begin gradually between one and three weeks after exposure. In the beginning, the individual may get a low-grade fever, headache, muscle aches, dry cough, rash, diarrhea or constipation, and a swollen and painful abdomen. A loss of appetite is also common.
The fever typically worsens over time, reaching as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit. If left untreated, symptoms become increasingly severe. A sustained high fever can result in delirium or a state known as the typhoid state, in which the person lies exhausted, motionless and with eyes half-closed.
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