Why typhoid is becoming harder to treat in India
A recent study published in The Lancet highlights the growing burden of typhoid fever and antimicrobial resistance in India, with increasing presence of multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant strains. The disease, caused by Salmonella typhi, continues to pose a significant public health challenge in the country.
Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella typhi, is a significant public health challenge in India due to contaminated food and water. The disease is becoming harder to manage as antimicrobial resistance reduces the effectiveness of standard antibiotics. A 2023 study published in The Lancet found a high burden of typhoid fever in India, along with growing multidrug-resistant and extensively drug-resistant strains. The study titled 'Burden of typhoid fever and antimicrobial resistance in India' highlights the need for effective management of the disease. Antimicrobial resistance is reducing the effectiveness of commonly used drugs.
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