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Typhoid bacteria or infection is found in lungs.

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Typhoid is diagnosed using the Widal test (detecting antibodies against Salmonella O and H antigens) or through blood, stool, or bone marrow cultures. It is primarily treated with antibiotics and prevented through sanitation and vaccination.

Updated On: Jun 18, 2026

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