Severe thunderstorms will be possible across portions of the northern Plains/Upper Midwest today. Heavy rain will also likely bring flash flooding to this area. Showers and thunderstorms will linger across the Gulf states. Flash flooding is likely in the central Gulf Coast.
Typhus symptoms vary slightly by type. The most common symptoms are universal, affecting nearly all typhus patients. Treatment focuses on using antibiotic medication to stop the infection. Untreated typhus can lead to serious complications and be potentially fatal. Prevention of typhus is easier than treatment.
Medical Care. Treatment strategies for patients with acute pharyngitis are based on epidemiologic factors, signs and symptoms, and results of laboratory tests. Rest, oral fluids, and salt-water gargling (for soothing effect) are the main supportive measures in patients with viral pharyngitis. Analgesics and antipyretics may be used for relief of pain or pyrexia. Acetaminophen is the drug of choice. Traditionally, aspirin has been used, but it may increase viral shedding.