Malaria and Typhoid are two infectious disorders caused by bacteria and parasites, respectively, as explained by healthline. Both diseases have a global distribution, but HIV and AIDS have distinct causes, symptoms, and therapies. A person's ability to prevent typhoid and malaria by taking the required precautions and by seeking the proper medical care depends on his or her familiarity with the differences between these two diseases.
Transmission
Salmonella typhi, the bacterium responsible for typhoid, is spread through ingesting tainted food or water. People can become infected by ingesting contaminated food or drink, or by coming into contact with someone who is harboring the bacteria in their intestines or blood, and the bacterium can live in the environment for weeks. Disease prevalence increases in low-income communities with inadequate access to healthcare and a lack of hygiene education and training.
According to healthline Parasites belonging to the genus Plasmodium are responsible for malaria, which is spread via the bite of an infected mosquito. After entering the body via a bite, the parasites make their way to the liver, where they reproduce and eventually infect the blood cells. Those mosquitoes that contract the disease become vectors, spreading it to humans via their bites. The mosquitoes that spread malaria thrive in warm, humid climates, therefore these areas see the highest rates of malaria incidence.
Symptoms
While typhoid and malaria have some symptoms, there are important distinctions to keep in mind.
It might take anywhere from one week to three weeks following exposure to the typhoid bacterium for symptoms to manifest.
Intense heat that could linger for weeks.
Headache
Absence of hunger
weary and weak
Breaks out in Cold Sweats
Intense discomfort in the belly area and chronic constipation
Rose-colored patches or a rash on the chest and stomach
During a few weeks to months after being bitten by an infected mosquito, you may begin to experience symptoms of malaria, which may include:
Symptoms including fever and chills
Headache
Sore muscles
Diarrhea and sickness
Breaks out in Cold Sweats
Caused by a deficiency of red blood cells, anemia is a serious health problem.
Spleen enlargement
Diagnosis
Testing for Salmonella typhi in the blood or feces is the gold standard for diagnosing typhoid. One other method of diagnosis is a bone marrow culture.
Blood tests for the Plasmodium parasites that cause malaria are the gold standard for diagnosis. The blood test can also determine the species of Plasmodium responsible for the infection.
Treatment
Antibiotics are effective against both typhoid and malaria, albeit the medications employed to combat each disease will change depending on the causative bacteria or parasites.
Ceftriaxone and azithromycin are the conventional first-line treatments for typhoid. In severe circumstances, these medications are administered intravenously (IV), while in less severe cases, they are taken orally. Depending on the nature of the infection, treatment can last anywhere from a week to several months.
Artemisinin-based combination treatments (ACTs), quinine, and chloroquine are all effective medications for combating malaria. The Plasmodium species causing the infection and the severity of the sickness will determine the course of treatment. If malaria is treated quickly and effectively, most cases can be cured.
Prevention
Individuals can reduce their risk of becoming typhoid by following these simple safety measures and avoiding the consumption of any potentially contaminated food or water. To avoid food-borne illness, it is important to take precautions like washing hands often, especially before eating, and limiting intake to just fully cooked, hot meals.
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