What Is Typhus Fever?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Treatment
As it is caused by a type of bacteria, typhus fever is treated by antibiotics. Depending on where you are in the world and your overall condition, ciprofloxacin is likely to be used. Azithromycin may be used instead if ciprofloxacin cannot be used, and this includes pregnant women.
Some strains have evolved a resistance to certain antibiotics and this is making it more complicated to treat the condition. In addition to treating the infection itself, it is also often necessary to treat the symptoms that might be caused by the disease. In some cases, this will mean surgery to help treat intestinal perforations.
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