Typhoid

  • Typhoid Fever on the rise

      Hundreds of typhoid fever cases have been reported in both government and private hospitals in India.  After continuous rain fall, increased cases of typhoid fever are being reported due to contaminated food and water. If you are travelling to a country where typhoid is a risk , it is important to visit a travel clinic…

  • Typhoid Fever Cases suspected in Uganda

    Since February 2015 local health authorities and the World Health Organization has reported over 2100 suspected typhoid fever cases in Kampala, Uganda.  Identified specimens include both Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi. The main sources of contamination are drinking water and juices.  The main water sources are heavily contaminated with E.coli and fecal matter. Typhoid fever…