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Typhoid and paratyphoid fact sheet
Translated information on typhoid and paratyphoid diseases, including symptoms, transmission, prevention and treatment.
Typhoid is caused by two different serotypes of Salmonella bacteria. It is common in countries with poor sanitation or untreated drinking water. Typhoid vaccination is strongly recommended for people visiting friends and family in less developed countries.
- Organisation:
- NSW Health
- Topic:
- Infections
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- December 2025
- Last reviewed:
- March 2026
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