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Typhoid fever, also known simply as typhoid, is a disease caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria, also called Salmonella Typhi. [2] [3] Symptoms vary from mild to severe, and usually begin six to 30 days after exposure. [4] [5] Often there is a gradual onset of a high fever over several days. [4]
Typhidot is a medical test consisting of a dot ELISA kit [1] that detects IgM and IgG antibodies against the outer membrane protein (OMP) of the Salmonella typhi.The typhidot test becomes positive within 2–3 days of infection and separately identifies IgM and IgG antibodies.
[2] [3] [4] Typhidot is the other test used to ascertain the diagnosis of typhoid fever. A new serological test called the Tubex test is neither superior nor better performing than the Widal test. Therefore, Tubex test is not recommended for diagnosis of typhoid fever. [5] 2-mercaptoethanol is often added to the Widal test.
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Salmonellosis is a symptomatic infection caused by bacteria of the Salmonella type. [1] It is the most common disease to be known as food poisoning (though the name refers to food-borne illness in general), these are defined as diseases, usually either infectious or toxic in nature, caused by agents that enter the body through the ingestion of food.
Marburg virus disease – all outbreaks combined Viral Untreated [23–90]% 23% in 1967 when it was first identified and 90% in 2004-2005 when the worst outbreak of the disease occurred. Galidesivir has shown promise in treating Filoviridae [25] [26] Cryptococcal meningitis: Fungal Co-infection with HIV [40–60]%
Rose colored spots on the chest of a man with typhoid fever, similar to those of paratyphoid: Specialty: Infectious disease: Symptoms: Fever, headache, rash, weakness [1] [2] Usual onset: 6–30 days post-exposure [1] [3] Duration: Weeks to months [1] Causes: Salmonella enterica spread by food or water contaminated with feces [1] Risk factors
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