What Is Typhus Fever?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Typhoid State
If typhus fever is not treated then it can go on to show more serious symptoms. One of these symptoms is the typhoid state. Patients in this condition will lay still for long periods of time with their eyes half open. Some patients with typhus fever will also experience delirium.
The typhoid state is also sometimes known as ‘coma vigil’, and ‘muttering delirium’. The patient might also pick at imaginary objects and at their bed clothes, and muscle twitching is also common. It is a clear sign that the disease has progressed to a dangerous stage, while it can also be caused by some other disease.
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