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typhoid fever is caused by bacterial infection, generally of the salmonella bacteria. this is most often spread by the ingestion of feces-contaminated food and/or water.
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How are germ spread?
Germs can be spread b close conact with a person who has the germ.
When is typhoid most commonly spread?
Typhoid fever spreads most commonly in rainy season. Typhoid can spread through contaminated water and by houseflies, which are abundant in rainy season.
Can typhoid spread?
No, typhoid is spread via the ingestion of food and drink contaminated with fecal matter from an infected individual. if you suspect you have typhoid, please see a doctor.
What do houseflies spread?
cholera,dysentery and typhoid
What insect vector may spread typhoid?
Humans are one (ex. Typhoid Mary)
Dysentery typhoid fever and salmonella can be spread by?
flies
Is typhoid caused by mosquitoes?
No, it's spread by consumption of food or water that has fecal matter on or in it, from a person infected with typhoid.
How does boiling water stop the spread of typhoid?
Typhoid bacteria is often spread through water and cannot survive high temperatures like the 100oC of boiling water so by boiling the water the typhoid bacteria is killed and the chance of transmission is reduced.
How is typhoid srped?
Typhoid is spread by either, bowel movements not being treated correctly or somebody that has it handles something you use.
What was the cause of infection for the typhoid fever?
The cauative agent for typhoid is Salmonella typhi
How widespred was typhoid fever?
Typhoid was wide spread before the age of improved sanitation and good hygiene. It covered the globe, probably.
How does typhoid fever attack?
typhoid fever attack through the digestive systemwith an infectious feverish disease
