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.
Signs and symptoms of Typhoid
- Fever
- Constipation or sometimes diarrhoea
- Abdominal pain, loss of appetite
- Myalgia and headache
- Faint pink ‘rose spot’ rash can occasionally be seen
