Typhoid News

India is facing scorching heat with Bengaluru at 38.5 degrees Celsius exacerbating water scarcity. Hospitals have reported a rise in the number of cases of typhoid and gastroenteritis. Know how to keep yourself safe this summer.

Use mosquito repellents and nets, as dengue-transmitting mosquitoes are active during the day while malaria-causing mosquitoes are active at night Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consumption to remove any potential contaminants Consider getting vaccinated for hepatitis A, typhoid, and influenza as preventive measures against these diseases

According to doctors, the number of such cases has nearly doubled owing to an increased awareness about such infections necessitated by the pandemic.

Skin issues and allergies can be caused Chemicals, if ingested, can even lead to typhoid One can also suffer from drying of skin, conjunctivitis and other infections

The drastic fluctuations in temperature and high humidity during this season makes one susceptible to many viruses causing a cold and flu Fungal infections especially of the feet are another problem specific to this season

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Scientists from Duke University in the US have discovered that a gene variant which affects cholesterol levels could increase the risk of contracting typhoid fever.

According to the doctors, recent medical check-up camps in Delhi slums have found that contagious diseases, such as mumps, typhoid and gasterointestinal infections, have risen over 20 per cent compared to other seasons.  

As per status report of South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC), at least 80 cases of chikungunya and 30 cases of dengue have been reported in Delhi in just four months since January 1, 2017.

People living on Lake Victoria's islands are at risk of cholera, typhoid, and dysentery as most of them drink water directly from the second largest freshwater lake in the world in terms of surface area.

Infectious diseases such as typhoid, measles, chicken pox, bronchitis, tuberculosis and dengue in childhood can increase risk of getting a heart attack in adulthood, suggests new research.