
Typhoid Fever in Uganda: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention of Enteric Fever
What is Typhoid Fever? Typhoid fever, also called enteric fever, is a bacterial infection that causes fever and stomach problems. It spreads mainly through food
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What is Typhoid Fever? Typhoid fever, also called enteric fever, is a bacterial infection that causes fever and stomach problems. It spreads mainly through food

What is Neonatal Tetanus? Neonatal tetanus is a dangerous infection that affects newborn babies. It happens when harmful bacteria enter the baby’s umbilical cord through

What is it?Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection that causes painful muscle spasms or twitching. It usually starts about 7 to 10 days after bacteria

What happens first (in emergency): You can ask your own question to a licensed healthcare provider here for free. It may take up to 7 days to

What is Neonatal Septicaemia?Neonatal septicaemia is a bloodstream infection occurring in newborn babies. The bacteria that cause it are similar to those causing neonatal pneumonia

What is Septicaemia?Septicaemia is a serious bloodstream infection caused by various bacteria and sometimes fungi. It can arise from infections in different parts of the

What is Plague?Plague is a severe bacterial infection caused by Yersinia pestis, a coccobacillus. It is transmitted mainly through bites from fleas that live on

What is TB Meningitis?TB meningitis is an infection of the membranes covering the brain caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The disease often begins gradually and can

What is Cryptococcal Meningitis?Cryptococcal meningitis is a fungal infection of the membranes covering the brain caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. It usually affects people with severe

What is Neonatal Meningitis?Neonatal meningitis is a serious bacterial infection of the membranes covering the brain (meninges) occurring in babies within the first month of
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