Typhoid and Paratyphoid Enteric Fevers - Prevention

How can you prevent and control Enteric fever and Salmonella infection?

Salmonella can be controlled by drinking pure water and proper disposal of human excretion.

Enteric fever carriers play an important role in spreading infection, can be controlled by screening the patients and complete treatment

Animals should be reared free form infection

Prevent contamination by food handlers

Proper cooking of food will kill the bacterium.