Typhoid fever

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

A condition caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Salmonella typhi. This condition is characterised by an acute sustained fever. This condition may present with weakness, stomach pains, headache, loss of appetite, or flat, rose-coloured spots. Transmission is by the faecal-oral route from the ingestion of contaminated food or water. Confirmation is by identification of Salmonella typhi in a faecal or blood sample.

sections/codes in this section (1A07-1A07)

• Typhoid peritonitis  (1A07.0)
• Other specified typhoid fever  (1A07.Y)
• Typhoid fever, unspecified  (1A07.Z)

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