Typhoid fever on the rise in Madagascar

For a clinic in Analakely, 10 out of the 50 daily consultations concern this disease, still little known or misinterpreted in Madagascar. "Typhoid fever is due to the consumption of dirty or uncooked foods as it should be.

High heat, thrill, fatigue, backache, migraine, insomnia, etc. These are the main symptoms of typhoid fever. This disease is raging in this off-season, during which the cold, heat and rain are alternating. 

For a clinic in Analakely, 10 out of the 50 daily consultations concern this disease, still little known or misinterpreted in Madagascar. "Typhoid fever is due to the consumption of dirty or uncooked foods as it should be.

In most cases, sufferers think they have a simple fever or malaria, while it's totally different. For typhoid, affected people have low heart rate despite high fever. In addition, the fever is accompanied by diarrhea or constipation. In this case, the immediate consultation of a doctor is strongly recommended to avoid any complication of the disease, among others the disorder of conscience even the coma ", informs Dr. Domoina Rakotonoely.

Salmonella, a bacterium that is present and resistant to certain foods, is the vector of typhoid fever. In fact, food poisoning is one of the common forms of this disease. It spreads quickly with poor hygiene and defecation in the open air. 

To remedy this, our source advises the consumption of healthy food, well cooked and prepared with good hygiene. "Vegetables and fruits must be well washed before being eaten. For meat, the cooking must exceed more than 2 hours. On the other hand, washing hands frequently with soap, especially after defecation, is essential to prevent the spread of salmonella, "says Dr. Rakotonoely. 

As for the treatment, typhoid fever can be cured within 5 days if the patient follows the doctor's instructions to the letter. "In addition to injection, generic or specific drugs are currently available for treatment and within the reach of patients. Self-medication is not recommended, especially to prevent the appearance of other diseases, "concludes our interlocutor. In any case, good hygiene is the best prevention.