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paratyphoid fever
/pˈæɹətˌɪfɔɪd fˈiːvɚ/
/pˈaɹətˌɪfɔɪd fˈiːvə/
Paratyphoid fever
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a bacterial infection causing symptoms similar to typhoid fever, transmitted through contaminated food or water, and treated with antibiotics
What is "paratyphoid fever"?
Paratyphoid fever is an infectious illness caused by the bacteria named Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi. Symptoms typically include fever, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Paratyphoid fever is usually caught by consuming contaminated food or water. Good hygiene practices, such as washing hands and properly cooking food, can help prevent its spread. Also, antibiotics are often used to treat the infection.
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Vaccines are available to prevent typhoid and, in some cases, paratyphoid fever.
Paratyphoid fever is transmitted through contaminated food or water, similar to typhoid fever.
