Typhus Home page Send to a friend Print this page Search for new topic
Definition
Incidence
Symptoms
Evaluation
Treatment
specialist
Home Care
pain and fever adults
pain and fever children
warning signs
Prevention
Underlying Cause
Transmission
Trusted Sites
Typhus Prevention
Prevention of typhus includes:
  • Avoid contact with fleas, lice and chiggers.
  • Good personal hygiene
  • Wash personal items regularly:
    • Bedding
    • Clothes
    • Linens
  • Do not share personal care items:
    • Brushes
    • Combs
    • Towels
  • Avoid crowded living conditions:
    • Shelters
    • Nursing homes
    • Barracks
  • Treat pets for fleas.
Continue to Typhus Underlying Cause
View more Infectious disease topics
Related Topics:

Visit Virtual Doctor
About freeMD FAQ Terms of Use New Visitor Feedback
freeMD is provided for information purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for evaluation and treatment by a physician. Please review our terms of use.

Last Updated: Aug 15, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
Copyright 1989-2008 DSHI Systems, Inc.   Powered by: freeMD
Site Map
Typhus References: