is typhoid transferable - #28239
I am really confused and kinda freaked out about this whole situation with typhoid. A few weeks ago, I was visiting a friend in a region where typhoid is pretty common and, honestly, I thought I was being careful. I made sure to drink bottled water and only ate at restaurants that seemed clean. But then I started feeling really sick, like flu symptoms mixed with some serious stomach issues. I end up at the hospital and my tests came back positive for typhoid. I mean, I had no idea I was even at risk! Now, I keep thinking about my family and friends. I’ve read that typhoid is transferable, but how exactly does that work? Like, could I have passed it to my kids without even knowing? I’m super paranoid about this now. The doctor told me it was spread by contaminated food or water, but what about casual contact? I honestly don’t know if I should be worried about the people around me or if I'm just being overly dramatic about this. Can someone please clarify, is typhoid transferable in ways that I might not be aware of? I’d really love to hear from anyone who has dealt with this because I just feel so lost.
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