Typhoid and paratyphoid fever
Typhoid fever is a disease caused by the bacteria Salmonella Typhi, while paratyphoid fever is caused by Salmonella Paratyphi.
It is spread by consuming food or water that has been contaminated with faeces containing the bacteria.
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever do not normally occur in Australia. The infections are usually acquired in countries where they are endemic.
Notifiable disease
Typhoid and paratyphoid fever are a notifiable disease.
Vaccine
Read about immunisations on the Northern Territory Government website.
Information for health professionals
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Document | Typhoid and paratyphoid fever fact sheet PDF (158.8 KB) | NT Health |
Information for the public
| Type | Resource | Author |
|---|---|---|
| Webpage | Typhoid and paratyphoid | Health direct |
Contact
Contact the Public Health Unit’s Centre for Disease Control.
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