is typhoid communicable - #28361
I am really worried because my cousin just came back from a trip overseas and told me he had typhoid while he was there. When he got home, he started feeling sick, with like a high fever and a really bad stomach ache. They did test, and the doctor confirmed it was typhoid. We were all kinda hanging out and sharing food and drinks at a family gathering right after he got back, and I can't stop thinking... is typhoid communicable? I mean, could I have caught it from him? There were kids around too and they were getting close to him and all. I read a little about it online but some places say it's really contagious, and then other sources say it mostly spreads through contaminated food or water. Plus, my little one had some of the same food as him, which makes me even more anxious. Ugh! I just don't want anyone else to get sick, you know? I can't help but feel like if it is communicable, then we're all at risk. What should I be watching for? And how do I keep everyone safe now? Is there anything I can do? What should I ask my doctor?!
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