General
How It Spreads
Spot the Symptoms
Healthy Habits
Water and Food Safety
100

What kind of illness is typhoid fever?

A bacterial infection.

100

Is typhoid fever contagious?

Yes, it can spread from person to person.

100

True or False: A high fever can be a symptom of typhoid fever.

True

100

True or False: Washing hands before eating can help prevent typhoid.

True.

100

True or False: You should only drink clean or boiled water to stay healthy.

True

200

Which organ does typhoid fever mainly affect?

The intestines (or digestive system).

200

Typhoid fever is often spread through dirty ____.

Water

200

Name one symptom of typhoid fever.

Headache, stomach pain, fatigue, high fever, or poor appetite.

200

Name one time you should wash your hands to avoid getting sick.

Before eating, after using the bathroom, or after touching animals

200

If food is left outside for a long time, should you eat it?

No, it could make you sick.

300

True or False: Typhoid fever can go away on its own without treatment.

False – it needs medical treatment.

300

Name one way typhoid fever can spread from one person to another.

Through contact with contaminated water, food, or poor sanitation.

300

If someone has a rash of pink spots, could it be a symptom of typhoid fever?

Yes.

300

How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?

At least 20 seconds.

300

Name one safe practice for drinking water in places where the water might be dirty.

Boiling water, using water filters, or drinking bottled water.