Typhoid fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi, and it is usually spread through feces-contaminated food and water. Although it still occurs frequently in underdeveloped countries, typhoid fever is virtually unknown in the industrialized world. Common symptoms of the disease include fever, headaches, nausea, and vomiting. Though treatable with antibiotics, antibiotic resistance is a serious concern and the subject of continuing research efforts. Typhoid Fever, Second Edition discusses the history of the disease, the microbiology of the typhoid bacterium, signs and symptoms of the disease, treatment and prevention options, concerns for the future, and topics and applications of current research.

Chapters and topics include:

• History of Typhoid Fever
• Salmonella Typhi
• Diagnosing Typhoid Fever
• Treating Typhoid Fever
• Preventing Typhoid Fever
• Antibiotic Resistance and Treating Typhoid Fever
• Typhoid Fever and Future Concerns
• Typhoid Fever and Hopes for the Future.