Recognize the Difference between Typhus and DHF from Symptoms

<==B many people who difficulties tipes and DHF because they are both at beginning with symptoms of fever. Although the initial symptoms are the same, typhus and DHF are different diseases, both the cause, treatment and prevention.

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is caused by the dengue virus, which is transmitted through mosquito bites. Whereas typhoid fever or typhus is caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, which is transmitted through food.

Recognize the Difference between Typhus and DHF from Symptoms

Although both infectious diseases, typhus and DHF need to be treated and prevented in different ways. To be able to distinguish typhus and DHF, you need to first understand what are the different symptoms of these two diseases.

Fever Differences in Tips and DHF

Fever is an initial symptom that occurs in DHF or typhus. Not only because of infection, fever or increased body temperature can also be caused by inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and even dehydration. Therefore, fever also needs to be distinguished based on its nature.

There is a slight difference in the pattern of fever in typhus (typhoid fever) and dengue fever (DHF). Here is the explanation:

  • Dengue fever or DHF is characterized by high fever (temperature between 39-40 degrees Celsius) which appears suddenly, fever can last up to seven days and occur continuously.
  • In typhoid, fever will appear gradually. When the initial symptoms appear, body temperature can be normal or low, then it will rise slowly every day, and can reach 40 degrees Celsius.

Differences in Typical Typhus and DHF Symptoms

In addition to the different fever patterns, there are specific symptoms that appear in each disease. Typical symptoms of dengue hemorrhagic fever are bleeding, such as nosebleeds, bleeding gums, longer or more heavy periods, bloody bowel movements, or vomiting of blood.

Signs of bleeding in DHF may also be invisible, so doctors or nurses need to do a weir test using blood pressure gauges (tensimeter), to trigger bleeding on the skin in the form of red spots.

Unlike the dengue fever which is characterized by bleeding, typhoid is characterized by early symptoms of digestive tract disorders, such as constipation or diarrhea, discomfort in the stomach, to abdominal pain.

Additional Checks for Tips and DHF

If you experience symptoms of typhus or DHF, you need to consult a doctor. Your doctor will ask about your symptoms, do a physical examination, and do some additional tests, such as blood tests, to find out the cause of the symptoms.

Complete blood count examination in patients with dengue fever is done to assess blood viscosity, the number of blood clotting cells (platelets or blood clots), as well as the number of red blood cells or hemoglobin. Blood tests can be done regularly every day.

In contrast to dengue fever, blood tests for typhus sufferers aim to see antibodies against typhi Salmonella bacteria.

The treatment of these two diseases is also different. The main treatment of DHF is done by meeting the needs of body fluids, while typhus requires antibiotics to eliminate the infection.

Tipes and DHF Prevention Measures

The methods of preventing typhus and DHF are also different. To prevent DHF, you can install mosquito nets, use anti-mosquito lotion, diligently clean the environment, drain the tub, and close the water reservoir.

While efforts to prevent typhus can be done by maintaining personal hygiene and food or drink intake, by washing hands before eating, washing food thoroughly, and consuming boiled water or bottled water that is guaranteed to be clean.

By knowing the difference between typhus and DHF, you are expected to be more vigilant of these two diseases, as well as take early treatment and appropriate treatment.

But to be sure, you need to see a doctor. Your doctor will provide appropriate treatment to treat your illness and prevent complications that can be fatal.

Written by:

dr. Ida Bagus Aditya Nugraha, SpPD
( Internal Medicine Specialist) Label : Health cat_Health

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