Typhoid Fever: Antibiotics, Diet and Relapse Causes

Typhoid fever requires specific antibiotics and a supportive diet for effective recovery. Understanding the causes of a typhoid fever relapse is critical for ensuring long-term health after the initial infection clears.

Causes of a Typhoid Fever Relapse

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Esther Kinuthia RN BSN BA

Typhoid is a dangerous disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. According to the National Institutes of Health, typhoid cases are rare in the United States: only about 400 cases occur each year, and 75 percent of these are acquired during travel to countries where typhoid is common.