Typhoid fever is contracted by the ingestion of the bacteria in contaminated food or water, through poor personal hygiene, or close contact with someone who is infected. Patients with acute illness can contaminate the surrounding water supply through stool, which contains a high concentration of the bacteria.
Turn off the main water valve that provides water to the bathtub and open the faucet handle to relieve the pressure. Remove the handle cover cap by prying it off with the blade of a pocket knife. Unscrew and remove the central handle screw, using a Phillips screwdriver. Pull off the handle.
In rare instances, the cartridge or ball valve on your single-handled faucet may be cracked or nicked, and that can also cause a leak. 1  Rocky Mountain Bathrooms: How To Find The Leak In Your Shower Or Bathtub.  Action Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning: Common Causes of a Leaking Faucet.