English is full of such contrary proverbs--or, as we prefer to call them, dueling maxims 1  : The bigger the better.  2 Good things come in small packages..  3 What's good for the goose is good for the gander..
Typhoid fever is an acute illness associated with fever that is most often caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria. It can also be caused by Salmonella paratyphi, a related bacterium that usually leads to a less severe illness.
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.