What Is Typhus Fever?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Causes
The bacteria responsible for typhus fever is salmonella typhi. It is not the same bacteria that is responsible for salmonellosis, which is caused by salmonella enterica and salmonella bongori. The salmonella typhi bacterium is spread to other people through the fecal matter of infected people.
In areas where hygiene standards are low, typhus fever can be spread from infected food and water. People in certain areas are often taught about the need for sanitary standards in order to help prevent the spread of disease like typhus fever. Some people can be carriers of the disease and can spread it to others, while showing no symptoms of the disease themselves.
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