In this, Typhoid Fever Causes Treatment & Diet Help app, we have tried compiling complete information on Typhoid fever in babies. Typhoid, also known as typhoid fever or enteric fever, is an infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, that is spread from person to person. Typhoid is usually transmitted by water or food. People who are infected excrete bacteria in their feces & urine it can also spread directly via contaminated fingers. Typhoid is usually curable, but some bacterial strains may be resistant to antibiotics. Symptoms of typhoid usually appear 1 or 2 weeks after infection but may take as long as 3 weeks to appear. Typhoid usually causes a high, sustained fever but Other common symptoms may include: * constipation * cold & cough * headache * Loss of appetite * stomach ache * sore throat This app includes information on Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and foods to eat and avoid during typhoid fever.