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.
Treatment Guidelines. The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for the management of cholera are practical, easily understood, and readily applied in clinical practice (see Table 7). These guidelines can be used for the treatment of any patient with diarrhea and dehydration. Diagnosis of cholera is not required to initiate hydration therapy.