That’s not just a tummy ache, it may actually be typhoid

PETALING JAYA: There is a need for greater awareness of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) as some cases may involve typhoid, which would make patients carriers for up to a year, say medical experts.

With the coming fasting month and its related bazaars and buka puasa (breaking fast) buffets, they said it was imperative that the public – from food handlers to consumers – know about the severity of AGE and typhoid to ensure they seek the right treatment on time.