cases of persistent fever, diarrhea, and general body weakness continue to rise in many communities, fears of a possible typhoid outbreak have begun to grow among residents. According to Emmanuel Ngoma, a Pharmacy Technologist at Pearl of Health Hospital, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of people with prescribed typhoid medication, especially antibiotics, during this period. However, he warned that many people are taking medication without proper laboratory tests, leading to dangerous consequences. Speaking in an interview, Ngoma, described typhoid as a serious bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi, a bacteria commonly transmitted through contaminated food and...
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