Fièvre typhoïde
Synonyme : Typhus abdominal
Maladie bactérienne qui se transmet par l'ingestion d'eau et d'aliments contaminés ou par contact direct avec une personne infectée.
- Prévention partielle possible par vaccination
- Traitement médical possible
- Se propage par le biais d'aliments ou d'eau contaminés
- Nécessite un diagnostic médical
- Nécessite souvent des tests en laboratoire ou par imagerie
- Court terme : les symptômes disparaissent sous quelques jours ou semaines
- Critique : soins d'urgence requis
La vaccination est recommandée pour les voyageurs se rendant dans des pays où la fièvre typhoïde sévit couramment.
Très rare : Moins de 20 000 cas par an aux États-Unis
Consultez un médecin pour un avis médical.
Sources : Mayo Clinic et autres. En savoir plus
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