Typhoid Specialists in Sembiam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Typhoid fever is a systemic bacterial infection caused by Salmonella Typhi, transmitted through contaminated food and water in areas with poor sanitation. It re…
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Causes of Typhoid
Caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi, most often traced to poor sanitation, inadequate sewage treatment, or handling of food by an infected carrier. The bacteria multiply in the intestines before entering the bloodstream and lymphatic system to cause systemic illness. Risk is elevated by travel to or residence in areas with unsafe drinking water and limited sanitation infrastructure.