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Medications And Drugs For Treatment Of Typhoid And Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers

Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers are caused by bacteria called Salmonella typhi. Causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers are discussed.

Typhoid Vaccine Live

Typhoid Vaccine Live is an active immunization against typhoid fever caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi.

ICMR Seeks Private Partners To Advance Typhoid And Paratyphoid Vaccine Development

New typhoid and paratyphoid vaccine aims to combat Salmonella infections and reduce disease burden. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited private companies and manufacturers to collaborate on the joint development and commercialization of a new typhoid and paratyphoid vaccine. The initiative, led by ICMR's National Institute for Research in Bacterial Infections (NIRBI), aims to validate vaccine technology and develop a solution against pathogens like Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi. Selected companies will also handle commercialization and marketing efforts. 'Big news for 3vaccine development! ICMR is looking for private partners to create a combined #typhoid and #paratyphoid vaccine. Could this be a game-changer for global health? #medicalresearch' Typhoid and Paratyphoid Vaccines Typhoid and paratyphoid are bacterial infections caused by Salmonella Typhi and Salmonella Paratyphi, respectively. These diseases spread through contaminated food and water, leading to symptoms like prolonged fever, weakness, abdominal pain, and digestive issues.

If left untreated, they can cause severe complications, including intestinal perforation and organ failure. Typhoid is more common in developing countries with poor sanitation, and while vaccines exist, antibiotic resistance is a growing concern. Improved hygiene, safe drinking water, and widespread vaccination are key to controlling the spread of these infections.

ICMR will provide technical support, while companies will be required to pay a 2% royalty on net sales as per its guidelines. The move comes as India, with the highest global typhoid burden, recorded around 1 crore cases in 2021.

Currently, India has an indigenous WHO-approved Vi‐TT conjugate vaccine. The new vaccine is expected to enhance treatment and reduce typhoid's impact nationwide.

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Capital Cafe Open Monday After 'deep Cleaning' Removes Potential Typhoid Exposure

University of Wisconsin-Madison's University Health Services (UHS) sent out an email to campus members Friday afternoon alerting them of potential exposure to Salmonella Typhi, the bacteria that causes Typhoid fever. 

UHS and Environment, Health & Safety said they were notified of a typhoid fever case in a campus member who worked at Capital Café, inside of Grainger Hall, while infectious. UHS sent the email to campus members who visited Capital Café on Jan. 29 or 30.

The case originated off-campus and was not contracted at Capital Café or any other campus dining location, UHS said. While the email said the "risk of exposure is quite low," it offered details about symptoms students should look out for. 

Salmonella Typhi is a bacteria that causes typhoid fever, a serious illness which impacts the digestive system and can spread throughout the body if untreated. Unlike common foodborne illnesses caused by other types of Salmonella, Typhoid fever requires antibiotic treatment. Typhoid fever spreads when an infected person prepares food or drinks, and symptoms can include fever, chills, abdominal pain, diarrhea and rash. 

This exposure to students comes just a week after a possible hepatitis A exposure was linked to Rheta's Market.

UHS Executive Director Jake Baggott told The Daily Cardinal in an email Friday that Environment, Health & Safety maintains strong protocols to ensure health and safety of campus food service facilities.

"As soon as an infectious disease case is identified, UW-Madison's Environment, Health, & Safety begins working with University Health Services to respond, per usual practice, and conduct an epidemiological investigation," Baggott said. 

Baggott added that campus dining staff are informed to remain home when sick and report illness to their supervisor, and all food service managers were reminded on Thursday of the guidelines.

Capital Café will be open on Monday after a "deep cleaning" was conducted "in collaboration with Environment, Health and Safety," Baggott said. 

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