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I am 29 years old male. I had mild fever for three days after which I consulted a doctor. He asked me to take lab tests for CBC and Widal test which I took. Salmonella typhi (O) was 1: 160 and Salmonella typhi (H) was 1: 80. He has prescribed me injection ceftriaxone 1g IV for three days two doses per day and he said that is enough and no need to take any other antibiotics. Now I have completed 5 doses and have only one dose remaining. He has not prescribed any antibiotics after when I have completed the injection doses. Do I need not take any antibiotics after the injection doses. Because I have learnt that the bacteria do not die easily and I may become a carrier for life long which bothers me more. Kindly help.
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Prevention of fever is possible only to the extent that the specific cause of the fever can be prevented. ... Avoiding sources of infection and maintaining good hygiene practices are the best way to prevent a fever. Some ways to prevent the spread of infection include the following: Proper hygiene: Wash hands frequently.
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