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What Causes Recurring Typhoid And Paratyphoid?

I heard what I believed to be an old wives tale (which as I am sure you know can pack some truth in them) that mango's, even washed before peeling are not recommended when one has Typoid. I have had repeating typhoid and paratyphoid B bouts for the past six years. I am a gringo in Mexico and wash and bath frequently. I don't know many other gringo's here in PV with Typoid. HELP Preston Hollander
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

Typhoid can recurr if the treatment is not taken properly.

Salmonella typhi and paratyphi are the etiological agent responsible for the infection.

This bacteria may remain dormant in the gall bladder and can cause recurrence of infection.

I advice you to do duodenal aspiration and culture sensitivity of the bacteria. Treatment taken accordingly will cure you.

If this option won't cure you than you can do gall bladder removal by surgery. As there is no gall bladder it won't cause recurrence.

Please take care in diet habit. Avoid heavy single diet. Instead you can take small frequent diet. This will prevent perforation caused by the ulcer of the salmonella bacteria.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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What Causes Recurring Typhoid And Paratyphoid?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. Typhoid can recurr if the treatment is not taken properly. Salmonella typhi and paratyphi are the etiological agent responsible for the infection. This bacteria may remain dormant in the gall bladder and can cause recurrence of infection. I advice you to do duodenal aspiration and culture sensitivity of the bacteria. Treatment taken accordingly will cure you. If this option won t cure you than you can do gall bladder removal by surgery. As there is no gall bladder it won t cause recurrence. Please take care in diet habit. Avoid heavy single diet. Instead you can take small frequent diet. This will prevent perforation caused by the ulcer of the salmonella bacteria. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.