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Is Typhoid Fever Contagious?

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Posted on Thu, 27 Oct 2016
Question: Hi Doctor,
I am XXXX My age is 35 years , I’m suffering from typhoid initial stage since Monday (9th of oct ).
I have consulted the local medicine specialist and she has suggested to take AUGMENTIN 625 and BIFILAC twice a day and DOLO 650 in case of fever.

Problems what I am facing now are:

1)     In night am having fever more than 100 °F with body pain and headache.
2)     Moring time no fever, body pain or headache.
3)     Red color rashes all over my body but not so much itching.

Please suggest if:

1)anything more needs to be taken care of.
2)is it contagious and can I share bed with my 17 months baby or I need to avoid going near to my baby.

Please find the reports in the attachment
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for query.

Your doctor has given proper prescription.
Drink plenty of fluids at least 4-5 liters per day.
You can take Tab dolo 650 thrice daily.
Do you have any joint pain,giddiness?

Staying out of baby is better.

Get back if any query.

Regards,
Dr VSK
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Follow up: Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (7 minutes later)
Hi Doctor,

I was having joint pain till yesterday night but today morning no pain no fever.
Can you suggest something for the red rashes on my body ?
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Answered by Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar (5 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
good health

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for followup.

You don't require anything for rashes, they disappear by themselves.
If you are really worried then apply cetaphil moisturiser.

Regards,
Dr VSK
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Is Typhoid Fever Contagious?

Brief Answer: good health Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for query. Your doctor has given proper prescription. Drink plenty of fluids at least 4-5 liters per day. You can take Tab dolo 650 thrice daily. Do you have any joint pain,giddiness? Staying out of baby is better. Get back if any query. Regards, Dr VSK