Typhus is a bacterial infection caused by Rickettsiae, transmitted to humans by infected insects. The main types are epidemic, Brill-Zinsser, endemic, and scrub typhus. Epidemic typhus is caused by body lice and symptoms include fever, rash, and weakness. Brill-Zinsser is a reactivation of a previous typhoid infection. Endemic typhus is transmitted by fleas and is […]
Mary Mallon, also known as Typhoid Mary, was a healthy carrier of typhoid fever who infected 53 people, causing three deaths. She worked as a cook and refused to admit her role in spreading the disease. Carriers can transmit the bacteria through poor hygiene when handling food and drink. Mary was quarantined for three years […]
Typhoid fever affects over 21 million people annually, with a substantial death rate in countries without medical options. The disease is spread through poor hygiene among food handlers and can be prevented with vaccines and proper food and water precautions. Symptoms include fever, headaches, loss of appetite, and weakness, and can be treated with antibiotics. […]
