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What Are The Signs Of Typhoid Fever?

Hii im 25ysr old. Im suffering from fever with a temperature of 100-101c and today my doctor diaognised in blood test that it is TYPHIOD. But i have heard that typhiod fever will always be >102 deg....but for me it is almost between 100-101Deg...what is correct? Im using Cefixime and Cobavit ....
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Typhoid fever is known to be caused by an organism called Salmonella Typhi. It is one of the infection known to cause high fever. Any fever crossing 100 degrees needs to be considered as high fever and there is no rule that typhoid fever always has 102 degrees or more of fever.
Also, Typhoid is diagnosed by tests done on blood sample rater than recording of temperature alone.
What medications you are taking is right and it is important to complete the entire course even though the fever subsides.
Avoid physical exertion and take adequate rest. Keep yourself well hydrated. Consume bland diet at least for 3 weeks.
This would ensure complete recovery from your illness.
Hope the information provided clarifies most your quires.
Wish you good luck and speedy recovery.
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What Are The Signs Of Typhoid Fever?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Typhoid fever is known to be caused by an organism called Salmonella Typhi. It is one of the infection known to cause high fever. Any fever crossing 100 degrees needs to be considered as high fever and there is no rule that typhoid fever always has 102 degrees or more of fever. Also, Typhoid is diagnosed by tests done on blood sample rater than recording of temperature alone. What medications you are taking is right and it is important to complete the entire course even though the fever subsides. Avoid physical exertion and take adequate rest. Keep yourself well hydrated. Consume bland diet at least for 3 weeks. This would ensure complete recovery from your illness. Hope the information provided clarifies most your quires. Wish you good luck and speedy recovery.