In Nigeria, typhoid fever is so common that many people treat every fever as “malaria and typhoid.” Pharmacies and chemists are flooded with antibiotics, and countless people self-medicate without proper tests.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
But here’s the truth: typhoid is no longer the simple sickness people think it is. It’s becoming harder to treat, more dangerous, and in some cases, even deadly.
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Why Typhoid Is Becoming More Deadly
1. Antibiotic Resistance
Overuse of antibiotics has made the Salmonella typhi bacteria (which causes typhoid) resistant to common drugs.
Many patients now need stronger, more expensive medicines to recover.…….CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
