06/06/25 Public Health Education Topic: Typhoid Fever

Health Department
Jun 6
1 min read

Per CDC:

Key points

Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever are life-threatening illnesses.
Each of the illnesses is caused by a kind of Salmonella bacteria (germs).
Most people in the United States with these illnesses were infected during international travel.
You can find out if you need a typhoid fever vaccine at www.cdc.gov/travel

Symptoms

Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever have similar symptoms, including fever. The illnesses are life-threatening and people with symptoms should get medical help immediately.

Germs responsible

The illnesses are caused by Salmonella bacteria.

Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella serotype Typhi.
Paratyphoid fever is caused by Salmonella serotype Paratyphi.

Illness estimates

Every year, millions of people around the world get sick from these diseases.

To learn more visit: About Typhoid Fever and Paratyphoid Fever | Typhoid Fever | CDC