Asia-Pacific
Typhoid spreading in Fiji, 99 infected
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2010-03-02 15:15
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WELLINGTON: An outbreak of typhoid in Fiji was spreading rapidly, with 99 people now confirmed with the disease, New Zealand media reported on Tuesday.
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Typhoid is transmitted by bacteria and the health ministry suspects contaminated water to be the source in one area, and food in the other areas.
Fijiian health teams are in the affected areas to educate the public about good hygiene and to help contain the outbreak, Koroivueta said.
