Signs you are about to recover from typhus

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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Vo Ha Bang Suong - Doctor of Medicine - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital. The doctor has more than 15 years of experience in the treatment of internal diseases.
Typhus (Roseola) is a benign infectious disease, caused by a virus with typical symptoms of fever and the appearance of red rashes on the skin. How long after typhus will go away is a matter of concern for many people.

1. The concept of typhus in children

Typhus in children is a common condition in children between the ages of 6 and 36 months. At this time, children have low resistance, easy to be attacked by viruses that cause red rashes such as measles virus, Rubella virus (German measles) or ECHO intestinal virus.
Adults who have never been sick, if they come into contact with a child with typhus, may affect them later. However, for healthy adults, the disease will not be severe.
If you do not have a rash or only a mild fever, you are still at risk of contracting the virus from your children and other family members through respiratory secretions or saliva. However, for healthy adults, the disease will not be severe.
The average incubation period for typhus is about 1 week, depending on the child's condition and the cause of the disease. When the fever subsides, the child begins to develop a rash on the body, usually one to a few days from the time the child has a fever. At this time, the child will have other accompanying symptoms such as diarrhea, or slightly loose stools. The rash usually spreads from the face down to the neck, chest, abdomen and extremities forming red blisters, numbering from a few dozen to hundreds. With good care and treatment, the rash usually stays in children for an average of 3-5 days.
After the rash, if properly cared for, will not leave bruises on the skin for children (except for measles). In case of infection, it can leave sores that form scars. Taking care of a child with a rash properly will not leave bruises later.
Attention for parents is that the incubation period for typhus is about 1 week, so it is necessary to pay attention to the baby to prevent from pathogens as well as to promptly detect new symptoms.

1.1. How long does it take for baby to have typhus fever?

When a baby has typhus fever, it depends on the condition, the time of detection and treatment of the disease. Signs that a child is about to recover from typhus are:
Symptoms disappear on their own after about 5-7 days; Typhus does not get worse; Reduce fever and clear the rash; The child is no longer wheezing, and the heart rate and breathing return to normal; Reduced lethargy and less fussiness.

1.2. What should be done to quickly get rid of typhus?

So far, there is no specific medicine to treat and prevent typhus. Therefore, the best way to help children recover quickly is that parents need to be fully prepared with knowledge about the disease as well as properly care for children with typhus during a typhus outbreak. Some tips parents should keep in mind are:
Take the child to the nearest medical facility for examination. Stick to taking fever-reducing medications as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist. Wipe the child's body with warm water to lower body temperature. Add more water, milk as well as fruit juices to enhance vitamins and minerals for pediatric patients. Provide nutrients faster with easily digestible foods like porridge and soup. Bathe your baby with warm water diluted with salt. Absolutely do not expose children to cold water during an outbreak of typhus; Limiting children's exposure to cold by the wind to prevent the virus from spreading to other parts, causing convulsions, pneumonia, etc.

2. Typhus in adults

2.1. How many days does it take for adults to have typhus fever?

Because the resistance of adults is usually better than that of children, the recovery time is also shorter. However, when typhus will go away depends on the condition of each patient. Specifically, the time from the onset of the disease to the end of typhus in adults lasts for 3-5 days.
Signs you are about to recover from typhus are:
Flu-like symptoms subside, such as runny nose, sore throat and fatigue; No more high fever, body feels comfortable; The eye is free of conjunctivitis; Get rid of headaches and joint pain; The board begins to recede and disappear; The lymph nodes in the neck are still present on the skin, but they are not painful; Throat mucosa no longer shows signs of bleeding.

2.2. Measures to improve typhus in adults

The cause of typhus infection originates from benign viruses, so patients can self-treat at home after being examined and instructed by a doctor. Self-care also has a big effect on shortening the healing time of typhus. For non-dangerous cases, you can apply the following treatment measures:
Reduce fever: Take fever-reducing medicine and use a towel dipped in warm water to wipe the armpits, neck and forehead when the fever is over 38°C . Body hygiene: Patients can take a quick shower with warm water to avoid creating conditions for bacteria and viruses to grow stronger. Wear loose-fitting clothes to limit the tightness and itchiness caused by the rash. Drink plenty of water: Water helps to purify the body and reduce fever. Therefore, drinking a lot of filtered water, or combined with fruit juice, is very important, helping to strengthen the immune system and quickly recover from illness. Adding green vegetables and fresh fruits: These foods rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals will help the patient's digestive system work more easily, and at the same time improve fever symptoms. Rest: Patients with typhus are easily distracted, so it is necessary to rest to both reduce fatigue and limit the spread of the disease. When the disease persists and worsens, the patient should not be subjective and self-medicate without a doctor's prescription. Urgent hospitalization is required if the following symptoms are detected:
Fever above 40°C that does not improve; Convulsions, loss of consciousness; Sleepy, tired people; Nausea, unable to eat or drink; Bleeding in the skin. In fact, it takes a few days for typhus to heal depending on the health and immune system of the patient. Usually, when the fever is no longer raging, the red rash also gradually disappears without leaving any scars. Note that the above nodes will last longer and when they have completely subsided, it is also a sign of typhus fever.
Typhus, if not treated properly, can cause many dangerous complications. Therefore, when there are signs of disease, patients can go to Vinmec Health System hospitals for timely examination and treatment.
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