CAIRO: Thirty-four typhoid cases were diagnosed in two villages in Qaliubiya since Tuesday, an official statement said.
The statement added that the cases are mild and that most patients were already released from the hospital.
The governorate cut the water from both villages, after it suspected that it might be contaminated, causing the infections, Qaliubiya Governor Ali Hussein said.
“The two villages are currently receiving water from different sources other than the villages’ main water pipes, Hussein added.
On the other hand, Amr Qandil, chairman of the Ministry of Health’s department of precautionary affairs, said the ministry is testing water samples from the villages.
Qandil further added that the ministry held sessions in both villages to raise awareness about the virus and advise them on precautionary measures.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), typhoid is a bacterial disease that is transmitted through consuming unclean food or drinks.
Its symptoms are similar to that of a severe flu, including high fever, sweating, headache and diarrhea and in some occasions, pink spots may appear on the chest.
