Complications due to typhus
The typhus disease can lead to various complications. These occur when treatment is not carried out promptly. The bacteria spread through the blood and multiply in the vessel walls, which can lead to bleeding and oedema, i.e. water retention.
In addition, there is the infestation and development of inflammation in various organs. If the vessels in the brain are damaged, this can lead to an inflammation of the brain, i.e. encephalitis, or of the meninges, i.e. meningitis.
Pneumonitis, an inflammation of the lungs, can also develop. The kidneys and heart muscle can also be affected. The inflammation can also cause the final death of the organ tissue. For this reason, without adequate and rapid therapy, the death of the affected person occurs in more than half of the cases.
Is there a vaccination against typhus?
There is a vaccination against typhus fever. This is recommended for people at particular risk. These include, for example, nurses or doctors in risk areas, as well as employees in the relevant laboratories where the spotted fever is diagnosed. There are various forms of vaccination against typhus fever, but not all are equally effective. Occasionally, the vaccination may not be effective enough.
Course of disease
The course of the disease depends strongly on the time of diagnosis and the beginning of treatment. The symptoms set in 10 to 14 days after infection and are usually relatively severe. With a prompt diagnosis, the right action can be taken to end the disease quickly.
Therefore, treatment should be initiated even if typhus is suspected. This usually has a good effect and is effective. Thus, the course of the typhus fever disease is intensive but entertaining.
Duration/Prediction
The duration of the typhus disease depends on when the therapy is started. The symptoms appear about 2 weeks after infection. After approx.
5 days at the latest, the strong fever and rash appear. Therefore, treatment is usually started during this period. This usually starts after 1 to 2 days and the symptoms subside within a week.
Therefore, the prognosis of typhus is good with an appropriate therapy. Without treatment, about half of all affected persons die from the consequences and complications of typhus.