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Description
Typhoid fever, sometimes known an enteric fever, is a systemic infection caused by the gram-negative bacillus Salmonella entrica serovar (S.typhi). In this course you will learn what typhoid fever is, how it is transmitted, and how to recognise and gage the severity of its symptoms. The course also covers treatment and explains the two typhoid vaccinations available in the UK.
This course is CPD Accredited.
Learning objectives
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Understand what typhoid is and how it is transmitted.
- Describe the symptoms of typhoid.
- Describe in which areas of the world travellers have a higher risk of contracting typhoid.
- Awareness of the measures travellers can take to prevent typhoid infection.
- Describe the treatment and vaccines available
Entry requirements
There are no entry requirements.
Course assessment and certification
On successful completion of the final assessment a downloadable certificate is immediately available.
