FEVER ATTACK -HYPHOID FEVER- Department of Health Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur (JKWPKL) has received notification of seven (7) cases of typhoid fever. 

Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection that affects some organs of the body that contagious, as well as serious and life-threatening if left unchecked.

Health Officer Assistant, Muhammad Hafiz Rosli said the most prevalent way to avoid being infected is wash hand with  soapy water is the best way to control infection  before eating or preparing food and after using the toilet.

“ I encourage people to carry an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for times when water isn't available this is because to harm the bacteria so it can reduce the infection”, he said.

Symptoms of initial infection usually can be cured within two weeks but without  treatment, one in five cases of typhoid can be fatal temporarily survivors may suffer from physical or mental problems. 

That's why typhoid fever should be treated with antibiotics as soon as possible because  typhoid cases it is serious require hospitalization and intravenous antibiotics.

Hafiz added, contaminated drinking water is a particular problem in areas where typhoid fever is endemic so people suggest to drink only bottled water or canned or bottled carbonated and other beverages.

“Get vaccination if you that area that suffering from typhoid fever and get the doctor advices about the more detail”, said Hafiz.

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Student from Science Education semester 3 from University Malaya, Nurain Ismail said that  steaming hot foods are best and avoid buying food from street stall because it more likely to be contaminated.

Typhoid fever is spread by contact with the feces and urine of infected people and it is common disease in countries that do not observe proper hygiene, where human waste can contaminate sources of drinking and food easily.

Ministry of Health wants to remind the public to always give high attention to the cleanliness of food and drink are taken to avoid infection and get early treatment if experiencing any symptoms of typhoid fever in order to avoid complications.

The Ministry of Health is also working hard to carry out preventive measures to prevent and control the spread of this disease. Any updates will be notified from time to time.

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