Pathogen
The bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi.
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Transmission
Faecal-oral via contaminated water/food.
Clinical picture
Persistent high fever, abdominal pain, relative bradycardia, "rose spots" rash. Complications: intestinal perforation, sepsis.
Vaccine protection
Polysaccharide vaccine (Typhim Vi).
Who should be vaccinated?
Travellers to South/Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America with limited hygiene standards.
Vaccination schedule (STIKO)
- Einmalige Dosis (i.m.)
Booster: Alle 3 J. bei fortbestehender Exposition. Indikation: Reise nach Süd-/Südostasien, Afrika.
Further information on Typhoid fever: RKI vaccines A–Z.
