Typhoid fever is an acute illness associated with fever caused by the Salmonella ty-phi bacteria. It can also be caused by Salmonella paraty-phi, a related bacterium that usually causes a less severe illness.Typhoid is a water borne disease.
Causes of Typhoid
It is caused by germs which reach people through food,water or milk that has been contaminated.Therefore, typhoid fever is more common in areas of the world where hand-washing is less frequent and water is likely to be contaminated with sewage.
Once Salmonella Ty-phi bacteria are eaten or drunk, they multiply and spread into the bloodstream. The body reacts with fever and other signs and symptoms.
Symptoms of Typhoid
1). Severe headache 2). Feebleness 3). Nose bleeding 4). Rise of Temperature 5). It may cause acute stomach pain (constipation).
Prevention of Typhoid
1). Please always cover your food.
2). Wash your hand properly before eating.
3). It is also advisable to boil water before drinking it.
4). Strict solution and thorough disinfectant are necessary.
TEST:- The traditional way of testing for typhoid get a roasted yam scrape of the back, use the white part to eat red palm oil before going to bed. The next day go to excrete in a place, you'll notice that the excreta is blackish in color that shows that you have typhoid or typhoid is positive, if it is normal then it is negative.
SOLUTION
Get some quantity of garlic and onions, grind and soak in a clean cold water and allow to ferment for about 5 - 6 hours.
Then get some quantity of basil leaves (Nchawu in Igbo, Ifirin in Yoruba) combine with lemon grass and squeeze to bring out water. Mix the garlic and onions with the juice of basil and lemon grass, shake properly.
Dosage for Adults
One glass twice daily for 10 days.
Dosage for Children
Half a glass twice daily for 10 days.
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