Typhoid fever

Definition

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi. It leads to high fever, weakness, abdominal pain, and can result in severe complications if left untreated.

Related terms

Dysentery:

An intestinal infection causing severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.

Cholera:

A bacterial infection that causes profuse watery diarrhea and dehydration.

Salmonellosis: An illness caused by consuming food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria, leading to symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting.