Typhoid
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Typhoid, also called typhoid fever, is an illness caued by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi. There are estimations, or guesses, of 400 cases a year in the United States, and 21 million cases around the world.
Typhoid causes a sustained, or steady, fever of at least 103-104 degrees F (39-40 degrees C). Also, it can cause stomach pains, headache, and loss of appetite. In some cases, flat, pink colored spots appear on the patient's body.