Читать книгу (101 things to know when you go) ON SAFARI IN AFRICA - Patrick Brakspear - Страница 57

Typhoid or 'enteric fever' is a common life-threatening illness prevalent in developing countries, including parts of Africa. It is contracted by consuming food or drink handled by an infected person shedding Salmonella typhi bacteria (found in human faeces). It is also found in sewage contaminated with the bacteria, which can get into the water used for drinking or washing food. Symptoms are a rapidly fluctuating temperature, drowsiness, diarrhea, abdominal rash, delirium and coma. Immunization is effective and the disease is treatable with antibiotics. Being careful with your personal, food and water hygiene on safari is therefore paramount.