What is another word for typhoid fever?
Pronunciation: [tˈa͡ɪfɔ͡ɪd fˈiːvə] (IPA) 
Typhoid fever, also known as enteric fever, is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi. Symptoms include fever, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea or constipation. The disease spreads through contaminated food and water, and these synonyms can help identify the illness when searching for medical advice: typhus, gastric fever, abdominal typhus, typhoid, and enteric fever. The disease is commonly found in developing countries where sanitation is poor, and can be prevented by practicing proper hygiene like hand-washing and avoiding unsanitary food sources. Vaccination is also available for those at risk of contracting the disease.
