What Is Typhoid?
10. Treatment
While typhoid can be very dangerous if not treated, the good news is that treatment is available and is relatively straight forward. Antibiotics are usually quite effective at fighting the condition, and which type of antibiotic is used will vary according to different factors. As the bacterium develops a resistant to certain drugs, however, research needs to be done into new antibiotics.
The patient may also need treatment to help prevent them from becoming dehydrated, and vulnerable patients will need to be monitored for signs of severe dehydration. In some cases, the patient may also need surgery to repair any perforations in their digestive system.
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