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What is typhoid fever? For how long can an infected person carry the typhoid germ?
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Typhoid fever occurs due to infection with bacteria caused by salmonella typhae. If treated completely he is non infectious after 4-6 weeks. If not treated fully, one can be infectious for even 2 to 5 years called the carrier state.
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