Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection caused by the protoebacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. It spreads through contaminated food and water, leading to high fever, abdominal pain, and other systemic symptoms.
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Salmonella Typhi is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium classified under Proteobacteria.
The disease transmission primarily occurs via the fecal-oral route through ingestion of contaminated food or water.
Symptoms include prolonged fever, abdominal pain, rash (known as 'rose spots'), and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Effective treatment includes antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin and azithromycin; however, antibiotic resistance is an emerging concern.
Vaccination exists for typhoid fever and is recommended for travelers to areas where the disease is endemic.