Characteristics of typhoid bacteria

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Typhoid is caused by bacillus typhoid (Salmonella typhi) and paratyphoid (Salmonella paratyphi A, B), which can develop into an epidemic through the digestive tract and cause diseases affecting human health.

1. What is typhoid?

As mentioned above, typhoid is an acute infectious disease caused by Salmonella bacilli (Typhi and paratyphi A, B). In mild cases, there are almost no obvious symptoms. But for seriously ill people, symptoms of constipation will appear, the initial signs are fever and prolonged high fever, fatigue, dry cough, measles-like rash around the waist... The disease will start sudden onset of severe systemic toxicity syndrome. The toxin of the disease causes throat ulcers, intestinal ulcers that cause intestinal bleeding. Typhoid toxin also causes myocardial toxicity, myocarditis, cardiovascular collapse, encephalitis... From 8-14 days is the time for bacteria to invade and incubate in the body.
Some common diagnostic methods today are:
When blood culture shows typhoid bacteria growth Using Widal reaction Using monoclonal antibodies to detect H antigen in the patient's blood.

2. Characteristics of typhoid bacteria

Typhoid fever is an infectious disease that can develop into an epidemic very quickly, caused by typhoid and paratyphoid bacteria. The way bacteria enter, incubate and grow in the patient's body is through the digestive tract, the bacteria enter the patient's spleen and then enter the bloodstream. At this clinical stage, the patient has symptoms of toxicity.
Typhoid, also known as Salmonella typhi, belongs to gram-negative bacteria, has 107 antigens and 3 paratyphoid with the scientific name is Salmonella enteritidis also known as paratyphi A, Salmonella schottmulleri also known as paratyphi B, Salmonella hirschfeldii is also known as paratyphi C. Salmonella typhi is found in the gallbladder of patients, and healthy people carry the infection and are excreted in the outside environment through feces for a long time. This type of bacteria has high resistance, long life: Live within 30 minutes at a temperature of 55 degrees Celsius; In the environment it lasts a whole month.
The mode of transmission of typhoid bacteria is:
In domestic animals. Using food or drinking water contaminated with typhoid and paratyphoid bacilli: Drinking unboiled water contaminated with pathogens, eating food contaminated with bacteria. House flies are also a cause of food contamination. Use of milk and dairy products contaminated with typhoid bacteria

In addition to measures to keep the living environment hygienic, eat cooked and drink hot to prevent typhoid, each person can actively prevent this disease by getting vaccinated against typhoid.
Currently, Vinmec International General Hospital provides a typhoid vaccination service. The advantages of vaccination against typhoid at Vinmec are:
Customers are examined by specialized doctors, screened for all health and condition problems, and advised on preventive vaccines. and injection regimen, monitoring and post-vaccination care before the appointment of vaccination according to the latest recommendations of the Ministry of Health & World Health Organization to ensure the best effectiveness and safety. . A team of experienced and professional pediatric doctors and nurses, understand the psychology of children and apply effective pain relief methods for customers during the vaccination process. 100% of vaccinated customers are monitored 30 minutes after injection and reassessed before leaving. Underwent general supervision before, during and after vaccination at Vinmec Health System and always have an emergency team ready to coordinate with the vaccination department to handle cases of anaphylaxis, respiratory failure - circulatory arrest, ensuring Ensure timely and correct handling when incidents occur. Vaccination room is airy, has a play area, helps customers feel comfortable and good psychology before and after vaccination. Vaccines are imported and stored in a modern cold storage system, with a cold chain that meets GSP standards, keeping vaccines in the best conditions to ensure quality. Customers will receive scheduled reminder messages before the injection date and vaccination information will be synchronized with the national vaccination information system. Vinmec International General Hospital is currently providing a Package Immunization Program with a variety of vaccines for different audiences, from infants, young children, adults, and women before and during pregnancy pregnant.
Particularly in December 2019, Vinmec offers free newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine (immunization right after birth) for babies when registering for the Package Immunization Package for children aged 0-1 or 0-2 year old .
To register for vaccination, please contact directly to Vinmec Health System nationwide or make an appointment HERE.
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