Typhoid
What is it?
Typhoid is a serious and potentially fatal bacterial infection
Risk areas:
Worldwide but predominantly in countries where water or food supplies are liable to faecal contamination; particularly in Africa, Far East, South America and India due to poor sanitation and no access to clean water.
Transmission:
It can be caused by food and drink that has been contaminated with the bacteria Salmonella typhi.
Symptoms:
It can cause symptoms of fever, abdominal pain and constipation. The incubation period can be from 7 to 14 days.
Treatment:
With treatment, symptoms should be quickly improved. If diagnosed early, it can usually be treated through medical supervision and antibiotics.
Vaccination:
Recommended for travellers to areas where food and water are likely to be contaminated and where typhoid is still widespread as a prevention.
If you are travelling to a country which may be affected Typhoid please contact your GP for full vaccination details.
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Dr Travel Tips
- When camping, reduce the chance of insect bites by wearing light coloured clothing and avoiding perfumes.
- This is on 'oldy but a goody': always pack a spare pair of clothes in you hand luggage just in ‘case’ the airline loses your other baggage.
- Before you travel you should call your bank and let them know where you are travelling and the dates of your trip to avoid bank card issues.
- Some tips seem obvious but return the best value, this is one. Always retain a cheery disposition wherever you are travelling, you will receive far greater service – a smile is multilingual.
- To save space in your luggage and reduce the weight should you be charged extra, take samples of toiletries rather than packing your large ‘home size’ containers.
