👉 Typhus, also known as typhoid fever or typhoid, is a type of infectious disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella typhi. It occurs when the bacteria enter the body through a wound, food, or contact with contaminated surfaces and then multiply rapidly in the intestines, causing inflammation and other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and fever. This infection can be severe, especially in infants who are not vaccinated, affecting their immune system and making them more susceptible to future
