• Typhoid fever can be contracted through contaminated drinking water or food, or by eating food or drinking beverages that have been handled by a person who is infected. Large outbreaks are most often related to faecal contamination of water supplies or foods sold by street vendors.
Typhoid fever is a potentially life-threatening disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. It is usually transmitted via water or by food contaminated with sewage. An injected vaccine will give you protection for three years.
Be reminded of the importance of avoiding contaminated water (‘pure water’), including ice in drinks, locally made ice creams, salads and fruits washed in local water.

The importance of hygiene cannot be over emphasised because of the risk of passing on conditions by the faecal-oral route, please be advised to buy an anti-diarrhoea preparation (e.g., bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide) and an antibiotic prescribed by your doctor to self-treat moderate to severe diarrhoea.
If you have any doubts about the quality of tap water, drink, wash and clean your teeth in bottled water, or water that has been boiled or sterilised. Also avoid ice in your drinks. Where possible, eat fresh food that has been thoroughly cooked.