The disease is caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi A, B or C. Typhoid is transmitted by food and drink that has been contaminated with human faeces or urine (faecal-oral route). Know More: https://www.travel-doc.com/service/typhoid/

1. Typhoid Vaccination
in UK
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2. The disease is caused by the bacteria Salmonella
Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi A, B or C. Typhoid
is transmitted by food and drink that has been
contaminated with human faeces or urine (faecal-oral
route).
Typhoid can be found throughout the world but it is
more common in countries where water or food
supplies are liable to be contaminated with human
excreta especially in Africa, the Indian Sub-
continent, South East Asia and South America.
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3. The risks for travelers
Consumption of food and drink that has been contaminated with faeces or urine from a
human case or carrier; direct faecal oral contamination can also occur.
As with all other illnesses spread by the faecal oral route, precautionary measures should be
taken to avoid consumption of potentially contaminated drinks and drinking water and to
ensure food is uncontaminated or cooked thoroughly.
Personal hygiene when eating and drinking is also important including hand washing prior to
eating and using clean plates, cups and utensils.
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4. Signs and symptoms of Typhoid
Mild:
• Fever
• Constipation or sometimes diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain, loss of appetite
• Myalgia and headache
• Faint pink ‘rose spot’ rash can occasionally
be seen
Severe:
• Disseminated disease with multi organ
involvement
• Intestinal perforation
• Meningitis
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5. Typhoid Vaccination
Vaccination should be considered under the following circumstances and is dependent on the
individual risk assessment
Vaccination is recommended for travellers to high risk areas where food and water may be
contaminated.
Travel to low risk areas – vaccination may be recommended only to those staying in
conditions with poor sanitation and unable to maintain their own hygiene precautions e.g. hand
hygiene and water purification.
Long term travellers staying for long periods.
A previous typhoid illness does not confer reliable immunity and, when indicated, vaccine
should still be used.
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