आंत्र ज्वर

इन्फ्लुएंजा क्या है?

Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are caused by bacterial infections with the Salmonella enterica subspecies Typhi और Paratyphi (A, B and C). Collectively, typhoid and paratyphoid fever are known as enteric fever. Typhoid fever presents more commonly than paratyphoid fever and is associated with higher rates of severe complications and poorer outcomes. टीवह similarities between typhoid and paratyphoid fever make it difficult to distinguish between the two diseases without diagnostic testing.

Enteric fever is different to the gastroenteritis that can be caused by अन्य Salmonella जीवाणु.

किन लक्षणों पर नज़र रखने की आवश्यकता है?

The incubation period of typhoid fever is usually 7 को 14 days but can range from 3 को 60 days. टीyphoid and paratyphoid बुखार often present with prolonged fever and fatigue, headache, splenomegaly (enlargement of the spleen), abdominal symptoms (pain, lack of appetite, constipation या diarrhoea) और bacteraemia (bacteria in the bloodstream). A rash appearing as small pink clusters on the skin known as ‘rose spots’ can be seen in up to 30% of individuals with enteric fever. In severe cases, complications can include septic shock, gastrointestinal bleeding with perforation, altered conscious state. If left untreated, enteric fever can be fatal.

यह कैसे संचारित होता है?

Salmonella enterica is transmitted via the faecal–oral route and through ingestion of contaminated food and water sources. It is more common in developing countries with untreated drinking water and inadequate sanitation and food handling practices.

Approximately 10% of people infected with Salmonella enterica will excrete the bacteria for up to 3 months following acute infection. Approximately 1 in 20 infected individuals who do not receive treatment for typhoid fever will become an asymptomatic carrier of the disease.

एपिडेमियोलॉजी (महामारी विज्ञान)

Although it is not prevalent in Australia, typhoid is a common disease in many parts of the world, especially Asia, southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. In Australia, 100 to 200 returned travellers are diagnosed with typhoid every year

In 2019 it was estimated that 9 million cases of typhoid occur globally each year, resulting in 110,000 deaths. Children are disproportionately affected by infection.

रोकथामं

Prevention of typhoid बुखार includes both vaccination and undertaking food and water precautions whilst travelling in developing countries where typhoid is endemic.

Food and water precautions

Travellers should maintain the following precautions to limit exposure to infections: 

• undertake effective hand washing practices 
• drink bottled or boiled water 
• avoid ice ice unless it is made from safe water 
• ensure food is properly cooked
• avoid raw milk and products made from raw milk
• wash fruits and vegetables carefully, particularly if they are eaten raw
• when possible, peel vegetables and fruits. 

टीके

There are 3 vaccines available in Australia for protection against typhoid fever:

^{Blue shading = live-attenuated vaccine
§} Whilइ Vivaxim is not registered for use in बच्चे aged under 16 years, some immunisation specialists and travel medicine practitioners administer Vivaxim to children aged 2-15 years. को देखें Lau C. et al The tolerability of a combined hepatitis A and typhoid vaccine in children aged 2-16 years: an observational study Journal of Travel Medicine 2016: 15, 23 (2) अधिक जानकारी के लिए।
* There is no specific vaccine for paratyphoid fever however there is some evidence to suggest that administration of the oral typhoid fever vaccine (Vivotif) can proviडीइ some cross–protection against paratyphoid fever.

Precautions and contraindications

People taking both the oral typhoid vaccine (Vivotif) and the oral cholera vaccine (Dukoral) should separate these 2 vaccines by 8 hours, due to the risk of components of the cholera vaccine impacting how the typhoid vaccine is absorbed. 

Vivotif is live-attenuated vaccine and is therefore contraindicated in pregnant people and in individuals with immunocompromise.  

People who are currently receiving antibiotics, sulfonamides or antimalarial prophylaxis should receive one of the injected typhoid vaccines (Typhim Vi or Vivaxim) instead of Vivotif. Alternatively, time the last dose of the oral vaccine at least 3 days before commencing antibiotics, sulfonamides or antimalarial prophylaxis.

वैक्सीन के दुष्प्रभाव

Side effects from typhoid vaccination are usually mild and short lived.  

इंजेक्शन साइट प्रतिक्रियाएं commonly occur in people who have received injected typhoid vaccines (Typhim Vi and Vivaxim). Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and urticaria (itchy rash) commonly occur after vaccination with the oral typhoid vaccine (Vivotif). 

संसाधन

• Australian Immunisation Handbook: Typhoid fever
• The blue book: guidelines for the control of infectious diseases
• World Health Organization: Typhoid