Frequency of typhoid fever and its association with seasonal variations in Taxila, Pakistan

Conclusions The present study highlights a higher burden of typhoid fever in Taxila and the surrounding areas population that directly reflects the poor hygienic condition and contamination of drinking water. The frequency of typhoid fever fluctuates with seasonal variations as higher rates found during the summer as compared to winter season.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research