Typhoid Fever
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Typhoid fever is an infection caused by a bacterium that spreads through water or food contaminated with fecal matter, and it affects the body in a widespread way.
Common symptoms: It usually presents with a fever that rises gradually, headache, abdominal discomfort, weakness, and sometimes loss of appetite or intestinal changes.
Common causes: It is linked to poor hygiene and sanitation conditions, as well as the consumption of water or food without proper safety measures.
Which specialist treats it? The evaluation falls to the general practitioner, the pediatrician when children are affected, and the internist or infectious disease specialist in more complex cases. When there is a persistent fever accompanied by digestive symptoms, it's advisable to consult one of these professionals promptly.
Data on 432 doctors who treat typhoid fever
Which specialist treats typhoid fever?
If you have symptoms of fiebre tifoidea, it's best to see a general practitioner. Depending on your specific case, an internist or an infectious disease specialist may also be involved in your care. You can find and book an appointment with these specialists near you.
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Doctors specialized in typhoid fever
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Frequently asked questions
What is typhoid fever?
Typhoid fever is an infection caused by a bacterium that spreads through water or food contaminated with fecal matter, and it affects the body in a widespread way.
Which doctor treats typhoid fever?
If you have symptoms of fiebre tifoidea, it's best to see a general practitioner. Depending on your specific case, an internist or an infectious disease specialist may also be involved in your care. You can find and book an appointment with these specialists near you.