How to Prevent Recurrence of Typhoid Fever

Typhoid fever is a serious infection of the intestines that can quickly spread to other areas of the body. The infection is caused from Salmonella typhi, bacteria that are often spread to travelers in foreign countries. The bacteria can be spread through water or contaminated food. It's recommended that, when traveling outside of the United States, you receive a typhoid fever vaccine to prevent the infection. Symptoms are flu-like and the infection can be treated by taking prescribed antibiotics such as ampicillin or ciprofloxacin. Once you recover from the infection, it's important to take steps to prevent a recurrence.

Things You'll Need

• Typhoid vaccine
• Filtered water
• Vitamin C

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Instructions

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  Consult a doctor after you've recovered from typhoid fever for the best solutions to prevent the typhoid fever from recurring. Your doctor will give you any medication that he feels will help your immune system and will administer a vaccine.

• 2

  Take the typhoid vaccine every three years. The vaccine is normally administered for people who leave the country, but if you've had typhoid fever in the past, your doctor will help to make sure you have the shot available if your are susceptible.

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  Drink plenty of filtered water each day. Drink bottled water or boil any water before you use it. You should drink between to six to eight glasses of water each day to keep your body free of any toxins.

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  Make sure all the foods you eat are cooked thoroughly, especially chicken and pork. Also, only consume vegetables and fruits that are peeled or cooked. Be careful when eating at restaurants and fast-food places that your food is prepared properly.

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  Practice good hygiene by washing your hands thoroughly after using the rest room and make sure not to come into contact with germs. It's also helpful to exercise daily and to take vitamin C to help keep your immune system healthy.