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.
The exact process for adjusting the hot and cold water will depend on the type of faucet in your shower or tub, but the general idea is as follows: 1  Remove the handle. You may need a screwdriver to do this. 2  Take off the metal cover beneath the handle, exposing the valve stem. Youâll see a plastic part around the valve stem.