What Is Typhus Fever?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Who’s at Risk
People that are most at risk of typhus fever are those that live in parts of the world where it is most common. This includes developing areas of the world such as Africa, South America, Southeast Asia, and India. People from developed countries that get typhus fever will usually have done so when travelling elsewhere in the world.
Children are also at a greater risk, although adults tend to have more severe symptoms when they get it. People that drink untreated water are also more likely to catch typhus fever, as are people that are likely to be around infected people.
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