Question 1

explain why the incubation period for typhoid fever would be longer than for cholera.?

Accepted Answer

Colplex: Two very different microorganisms with different mechanisms for producing disease.  Cholera affects only the mucous lining of the bowel and produces a toxin-mediated watery diarrhea.  Salmonella typhi infection begins in the intestinal tract, spreading to the local lymph nodes, to the blood stream, etc.

Question 2

can you tell me the history of typhoid fever?

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In 400 character or: less, Probably not adequately. Karl Eberth  first  described the bacillus that was believed to cause typhoid in 1880. Georg Gaffky confirmed it 4 years later.   However the really fascinating story is about Typhoid Mary (Mary Mallon). See:  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3959940/

Question 3

how do you get typhoid fever? where does it come from?

Accepted Answer

Infectious Disease: TyphoidFever is caused by a Bacteria called Salmonela Typhi and is contacted by eating contaminated food that is handled by a person who is passing the bacteria in the feces and does not wash hands properly,And if there is sewage contamination in drinking water
It is more common in countries where hand washing is not practiced and water is likely to be contaminated with sewage
Not common in USA

Question 4

typhoid fever are increase esr? why?

Accepted Answer

Many infections : Increase esr.

Question 5

what types of doctors treats typhoid fever?

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Anybody: Any competent doctor can treat typhoid fever, but since not many doctors in the usa have seen this disease it may be best to have an infectious diseases expert involved in its management.

Question 6

what's the scientific name for typhoid fever?

Accepted Answer

Typhoid fever: Is the name of the disease.  It is caused by salmonella typhi, actually salmonella enterica serotype typhi.  The name means typhus-like.  The word typhus comes from the greek for cloudy, referring to the altered mental status that can occur, so-called coma vigil.

Question 7

why does leukopenia occur in someone with typhoid fever?

Accepted Answer

Response to infectio: As a reaction to infection with Salmonella Typhi there is leukopenia with relative lymphocytosis.And returns to normal in 3to4weeks after treatment

Question 8

what causes typhoid fever, and how long is one contagious?

Accepted Answer

Bacteria: Typhoid is caused by a bacteria called salmonella typhi. It is common in under developed countries where clean potable water and good sewage systems are not available . Most us cases occur in those who have traveled and been exposed to contaminated food or water.  Infected people excrete the bacteria in their stools for up to 3 months, so they are contagious until the diarrhea resolves.

Question 9

how would you treat typhoid fever in a three year old boy?

Accepted Answer

Typhoid : Some of the antimicrobials used for typhoid are not ideal in childhood.  If sensitive, Ampicillin could be used, otherwise ceftriaxone.

Question 10

can a person masturbate once a week or month when he has typhoid fever.

Accepted Answer

Yes: masturbation is fine even with typhoid fever, as long as you feel up to it. Be sure to continue your antibiotics until they are finished. Good luck.

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