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It was often drinking/ washing water that was infected by sewage that caused typhoid. You could catch it from the Thames where it wasn't illegal to throw in your sewage, but people mainly got their drinking water from there aswell, so obviously it would have been infected.
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∙ 9y agoVictorian period extend from June 1837 to January 1901. Prior to 1854, whole human population was affected by typhoid. Later on the developed countries rapidly controlled the typhoid by improved sanitation and good personal hygiene. The developing countries are still fighting to control the typhoid fever.
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∙ 9y agoQueen Victoria ruled from 1837 to 1901. Many reforms occurred during this long period. But the typhoid has been caused by salmonella typhi from thousands of years.
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∙ 9y agoTyphoid has been caused by the same bacteria from thousands of years. The name of the bacteria is Salmonella typhi. This bacteria has evolved with mankind.
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Who commonly cuaght typhoid in Victorian times?
Londoners
What was Typhoid called in Victorian times?
The Victorians called it typhus
How many people died of Typhoid in Victorian times?
1057375
What was the deadliest out of Typhoid tuberculosis smallpox and cholera in the Victorian times?
Cholera
Is sight affected by typhoid?
You have bacteremia ( bacteria in the blood stream) in the first week of typhoid fever. Typhoid bacteria can settle any where. Eye can be affected by typhoid fever.
Is typhoid still an issue today?
Large areas of the world are still affected by typhoid, especially in times of disaster when sanitary systems are thrown into disarray.
What disease did prince Albert die of?
He died cos of Typhoid, Typhoid is Dirty Water He druck It.The dirty Water Is that Poor people in Victorian Times They do The toilet In the river which People Drink from
Was Typhoid rare in England or common in the Victorian period?
they are so stupid
What organ is being affected in the typhoid fever?
Intestine
What were the common illnesses during the Victorian Era?
Colds Typhoid Typhus Cholera Scarlet fever
What diseases where around in the Victorian era?
cholera, typhoid fever scarlet fever and small pox
What part of the body does typhoid affect?
In the first week of typhoid fever, there is bacteremia. So many organs and systems can be affected by typhoid bacteria. After one week the bacteria settle for the small intestine of the patient, though the whole body is affected by typhoid toxins.
