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Mangosteen Skin for Typhoid Fever Treatment

Nia Deviyana • 26 July 2016 22:29
medcom.id, Jakarta: Typhoid fever is caused by the infection of salmonella typhi bacteria. The disease has similar symptoms with dengue fever.
 
Laboratory test is needed to differentiate between typhoid fever and dengue fever.
 
"Although they have similar symptoms, they need different treatment," said health consultant, Dr. Daniel Witanto, on Metro Plus Program in Metro TV.

"Typhoid fever is divided into stages. High fever usually occurs in the afternoon," he continued.
 
The symptoms of tyhpoid fever are losing appetite, diarrhea or constipation, skin rash and digestive problem. Cleanliness is the main factor to prevent Typhoid fever. 
 
"Wash your hands with soap before cooking and eating," he added.
 
Mangosteen skin
 
Untreated typhoid fever can be dangerous. The disease can make a hole in your intestine.
 
If you are diagnosed with the diseases, you should drink a lot of water and eating soft foods. Antibiotics can kill the bacteria. However, it should be bought with prescription.
 
"Incorrect consumption can make the bacteria immune," he explained.
 
Besides antibiotics, mangosteen skin also has good effects for typhoid fever patient.
 
"The research of Brawijaya University in Malang found mangosteen skin may slow the growth of salmonella typhi bacteria," he concluded. 
 
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