Typhoid fever can be fatal if left untreated

TYPHOID FEVER is a disease caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria and spread through contaminated food and water.

It is easily spread and if left untreated, symptoms including high fever, abdominal pain and headaches can develop and last for up to a few weeks.

Complications such intestinal bleeding or holes (perforations) in the intestine, inflammation of the brain and psychosis can also develop as a result.

Here are the symptoms related to typhoid fever, how it is spread and steps you can take to protect your family from this disease.