Communicable diseases report, NSW, May and June 2012.

Abstract

Typhoid is caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi and is transmitted by the faecal-oral route, primarily by ingesting food or water contaminated by faeces or urine. The symptoms of typhoid fever may include fever, headache, general discomfort and lack of appetite; a dry cough and constipation or diarrhoea may also occur. Typhoid infections in NSW are usually acquired while people are travelling overseas to countries where they may ingest contaminated water or food.