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Typhoid Fever Crisis: 11 Million Cases Annually, Urgent Action Needed

5/13/2025

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Typhoid fever, fueled by the antibiotic-resistant S Typhi, is emerging as a serious global health crisis, especially in South Asia. A recent study reveals a surge in extensively drug-resistant strains, with 11 million cases reported each year. Experts urgently call for enhanced vaccination initiatives to tackle this alarming trend and avert future outbreaks.

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Typhoid fever, fueled by the antibiotic-resistant S Typhi, is emerging as a serious global health crisis, especially in South Asia. A recent study reveals a surge in extensively drug-resistant strains, with 11 million cases reported each year. Experts urgently call for enhanced vaccination initiatives to tackle this alarming trend and avert future outbreaks.