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Symptoms Symptoms of typhoid fever. The symptoms of typhoid fever usually develop one or two weeks after a person becomes infected with the Salmonella typhi bacteria. With treatment, the symptoms of typhoid fever should quickly improve within three to five days.ommon symptoms of typhoid fever can include: 1  a high temperature, which can reach up to 39-40C (103-104F). 2  headache. 3  muscle aches.
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- You can take a temperature using the mouth (oral), anus (rectal), armpit (axillary), or ear (tympanic). But the temperature readings vary depending on which one you use, and you need an accurate body temperature to determine if a fever is present. The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C) . 2  A rectal temperature is 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) higher than an oral temperature. 3  An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5°F (0.3°C) to 1°F (0.6°C) higher than an oral temperature.
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- Temperature / Fever. Normal axillary (under the arm) temperature ranges from 97.5 to 99.3 degrees Fahrenheit (36.5 to 37.4 degrees Celsius)*. Taking a rectal temperature. Normal rectal temperature is 100.2 degrees Fahrenheit or less (37.9 degrees Celsius or less)*.*These are the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended ranges. It is suggested that you discuss this with your baby's health care provider.You do not need to take your baby’s temperature on a regular basis.emperature / Fever. Normal axillary (under the arm) temperature ranges from 97.5 to 99.3 degrees Fahrenheit (36.5 to 37.4 degrees Celsius)*. Taking a rectal temperature. Normal rectal temperature is 100.2 degrees Fahrenheit or less (37.9 degrees Celsius or less)*.
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Typhoid Fever Symptoms of typhoid fever are as follows: 1  High fever (temperature of 38–40°C [102–104°F]) 2  Malaise (achiness and weakness) 3  Abdominal pain. 4  Change in stool output, such as constipation or diarrhea. 5  Rarely, a flat (not raised) rash of dark pink spots.
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Fever in Infants and Children A normal temperature is about 98.6°F (37°C) when taken orally (in your child’s mouth) and 99.6°F (37.5°C) when taken rectally (in your child’s bottom). Many doctors define a fever as an oral temperature above 99.5°F (37.5°C) or a rectal temperature above 100.4°F (38°C). How should I take my child’s temperature? You can get the most accurate temperature by taking his or her temperature rectally.
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- A rectal temperature is usually 0.9° F (0.5° C) higher than an oral temperature, and axillary and tympanic temperatures are usually 0.9° F (0.5° C) lower than an oral temperature. Agency policy usually specifies whether to document a temperature reading in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.hen measuring oral temperature, wait 20 to 30 minutes if the patient has been eating, drinking, smoking, or exercising, as these activities can alter the temperature.
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Symptoms Typhoid fever - Symptoms. Symptoms of typhoid fever. The symptoms of typhoid fever usually develop one or two weeks after a person becomes infected with the Salmonella typhi bacteria. With treatment, the symptoms of typhoid fever should quickly improve within three to five days.
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- A rectal temperature is usually 0.9° F (0.5° C) higher than an oral temperature, and axillary and tympanic temperatures are usually 0.9° F (0.5° C) lower than an oral temperature. Agency policy usually specifies whether to document a temperature reading in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius.he Celsius strip has 50 dots with each representing temperature increments of 0.1° C over a range of 35.5° C to 40.4° C. The Fahrenheit strip has 45 dots with increments of 0.2° F and a range of 96.0° F to 104.8° F. The chemical dots usually change color within 60 seconds.
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- In infants under 3 months of age, any fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher should be reported to a doctor. For babies older than 3 months, the benchmark is 102 degrees. Newborns who have a rectal temperature of less than 97 degrees should also be seen by a doctor.
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- 1 Is 3 months or younger and has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. 2  Is 3 to 12 months old and has a fever of 102.2°F (39°C) or higher.  Is 2 years or younger and has a fever that lasts longer than 24 to 48 hours.
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The Facts about Fever Normal rectal temperature is 97 F to 100F. (It varies during the course of the day and night.) Fever is defined as: 100.4 in an infant less than 30 days of age. 100.7F in an infant 1-3months of age. 101F in any child over 3 months of age. Moderate fever is up to 102.5. High Fever is above 102.5F and up to 105F.
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Biological Warfare Typhoid fever is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the intestine and lymphatic system. Rare in the United States, typhoid fever is common in developing countries, especially in areas with poor sanitation.Symptoms develop gradually over three weeks; fever, chills and headache occur first. Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi, a bacterium that invades the wall of the small intestine. 2  Typhoid fever is spread by water and food contaminated with the fecal matter of an infected person.
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- As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5 F) is a fever. As a parent it can be extremely worrying if your child has a high temperature.
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Overview By Mayo Clinic Staff. Typhoid fever is caused by Salmonella typhi bacteria. Typhoid fever is rare in industrialized countries. However, it remains a serious health threat in the developing world, especially for children. Typhoid fever spreads through contaminated food and water or through close contact with someone who's infected. Signs and symptoms usually include high fever, headache, abdominal pain, and either constipation or diarrhea.
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Typhoid Fever 1 Typhoid fever is contracted by the ingestion of contaminated food or water. 2  Diagnosis of typhoid fever is made when the Salmonella bacteria is detected with a stool culture. 3  Typhoid fever is treated with antibiotics.  Typhoid fever symptoms are poor appetite, headaches, generalized aches and pains, fever, and lethargy.
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Signs of Typhoid fever Persons with typhoid fever usually have a sustained fever as high as 103° to 104° F (39° to 40° C). They may also feel weak, or have stomach pains, headache, or loss of appetite.In some cases, patients have a rash of flat, rose-colored spots.ersons with typhoid fever usually have a sustained fever as high as 103° to 104° F (39° to 40° C). They may also feel weak, or have stomach pains, headache, or loss of appetite.
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Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Children tend to run higher fevers than adults. The degree of fever may not indicate how serious your child's illness is. With a minor illness, such as a cold, a child may have a temperature of 104°F (40°C), while a very serious infection may not cause a fever or may cause only a mild fever. With many illnesses, a fever temperature can go up and down very quickly and often, so be sure to look for other symptoms along with the fever.
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Typhoid fever Nature of the disease. Typhoid fever is a systemic disease of varying severity. Severe cases are characterized by gradual onset of fever, headache, malaise, anorexia and insomnia. Constipation is more common than diarrhoea in adults and older children.
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- Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infectious disease of the digestive tract caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. The disease lasts several weeks and convalescence takes some time.The incubation period is 10 to 20 days, depending on how large a dose of bacteria has been taken up.yphoid Fever. Typhoid fever is an infectious life-threatening disease of the digestive tract, and is still common where sanitation standards are low. Better prevention can reduce spreading of the disease, but new antibiotics and vaccines are needed.
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Typhoid Fever Typhoid fever is contracted by the ingestion of contaminated food or water. Diagnosis of typhoid fever is made when the Salmonella bacteria is detected with a stool culture. Typhoid fever is treated with antibiotics. Typhoid fever symptoms are poor appetite, headaches, generalized aches and pains, fever, and lethargy.
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Vaccination Side effects of typhoid fever vaccine. After having the typhoid fever vaccine, some people have temporary soreness, redness, swelling or hardness at the injection site. About 1 in every 100 people experience a high temperature (fever) of 38C (100.4F) or above. Less common side effects include: abdominal pain.
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Fever in Infants and Children If your child is achy and fussy, and his or her temperature is above 37.8°C (100.2°F), you may want to give him or her some medicine. If your baby is younger than 3 months of age and has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher, call the doctor or go to the emergency room right away. A fever can be a sign of a serious infection in young babies.
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Treating a Child's Fever Usually, a child has a fever if an oral temperature is above 99.8 F or a rectal temperature is above 100.4 F. If your child has a high fever, from 104 to 106 F, call your child's doctor's office for an appointment. After medical center hours, contact the Consulting Nurse Service.
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- Ranges in Body Temperatures. 1  Temperatures between 99°F (37.2°C) and 100.4°F (38°C) are called low-grade fever. 2  Temperatures between 100.4°F (38°C) and 105.8°F (41°C) are called pyrexia. 3  Temperatures between 105.8°F (41°C) and 109.4°F (43°C) are called hyperpyrexia and are serious.
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Medical Dictionary Body Temperature. Guide. In most adults, an oral temperature above 100.4°F (38°C) or a rectal or ear temperature above 101°F (38.3°C) is considered a fever. A child has a fever when his or her rectal temperature is 100.4°F (38°C) or higher.n abnormally low body temperature (hypothermia) can be serious, even life-threatening. Low body temperature may occur from cold exposure, shock, alcohol or drug use, or certain metabolic disorders, such as diabetes or hypothyroidism.