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.

Antibiotics for Typhoid Fever

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Joni Padua

Typhoid fever is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, estimates a worldwide incidence of 22 million cases and 200,000 deaths annually. It occurs less commonly in the United States, with a yearly estimate of only 400 cases.