Impact Of Typhoid On The Productivity Of Nigerian Workers Impact Of Typhoid On The Productivity Of Nigerian Workers

Abstract

Typhoid fever is transmitted by the feco-oral root though ingestion of contaminated food or water that contain Sal-monella typhi. Poor knowledge and risk perception towards typhoid fever contributed to the prolonged transmission of diseases in the community. It is transmitted from person to person through the fecal-oral route where an infected or asymptomatic individual (who does not exhibit symptoms) with poor hand or body hygiene passes the infection to another person when handling food and water. Its recommended that; Local health desk should strengthen supportive supervision for health extension workers in order to strengthen effective health education to the community on the causes of the diseases and possible preventives measures, Health institution in Nigeria should include health education program, The municipal office of the town should work on the waste disposal system.