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.
After the water is shut off, turn on the water in the tub to drain any water inside the pipes. Locate the screw on the faucet handle. Sometimes it is exposed. Sometimes you have to pry the center off the faucet handle. Use your fingernails or a flat head screwdriver to remove the cover.