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Written by : dr. Putu Oka Kesumanata

Typhoid fever is a life-threatening illness caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. Typhoid fever is still common in the developing world, where it affects about 12.5 million persons each year. Typhoid fever can be prevented and can usually be treated with antibiotics. If you are planning traveling to endemic area, you should know about typhoid fever and what steps you can take to protect yourself.

How do you got TYPHOID FEVER ?

Salmonella Typhi lives only in humans. Persons with typhoid fever carry the bacteria in their bloodstream and intestinal tract. In addition, a small number of persons, called carriers, recover from typhoid fever but continue to carry the bacteria. Both ill persons and carriers shed S. Typhi in their feces (stool).

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Written by : dr. Putu Oka Kesumanata

What is DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER (DHF)?

DHF is a more severe form of dengue. It can be fatal if unrecognized and not properly treated. DHF is caused by infection with the same viruses that cause dengue. With good medical management, mortality due to DHF can be less than 1%.

How are DENGUE HEMORRHAGIC FEVER (DHF) spread?

Dengue Fever is transmitted to people by the bite of an Aedes aegypti mosquito that is infected with a dengue virus. The mosquito becomes infected with dengue virus when it bites a person who has DHF and after about a week can transmit the virus while biting a healthy person. Dengue cannot be spread directly from person to person.

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writen by: Dr. Putu Oka Kesumanata

What is travelers’ diarrhea?

Travelers from temperate regions of the world frequently experience diarrhea four days to two weeks after arriving in certain areas of the world. This illness is called travelers’ diarrhea. Other colorful and humorous terms used to describe this illness include “Montezuma’s Revenge, the “Delhi Belly” in India, the “Bali Belly” in Bali and the “Hong Kong Dog” in the Far East.

How common is travelers’ diarrhea?

Twenty to 50% of travelers may develop diarrhea depending on the region of the world they visit. Diarrhea is the most common illness of travelers. In general, travelers at risk for diarrhea commonly come from industrialized nations and travel to high-risk areas that are primarily within developing or less industrialized nations of the world, including Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Areas of lesser risk include China and some Caribbean nations. Travel to areas of the United States, Canada, Northern Europe, and Australia pose the lowest risk to travelers.

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Artha Medika Clinic commited to giving an 24 hours services to private service and corporate client. Here are our corporate Member List :

Hotel Villa Lumbung
located in Kerobokan - Kuta. Become our member for services hotel guests and worker.

Hotel Puri Saron Seminyak
located in Jln. Abimanyu, Seminyak - Kuta. Become our member for services hotel guests and worker

LPD Kerobokan
located in Kerobokan - Kuta. Become our member for services worker and family.

Prima Medika Health Care
we are giving service for members of Prima Medika Health Care members.

Bali Med Health Care
we are giving service for members of Bali Med Health Care members.

Remedium Bali Health Care
we are giving service for members of Remedium Bali Health Care members

Mandiri Health Care
we are giving service for members of Mandiri Health Care members

The Exotic Hideaways Villa Management
managed villa located in around Kerobokan, Umalas, Canggu, Munggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Tanah Lot, Jimbaran, Ungasan. Become our member for services their villa guests.

Blue Dot Indonesia
we are giving service for members of PT Blue Dot Indonesia members

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