Typhoid is the another name of the enteric fever. It is basically characterized by the: 1. Insidious fever 2. A typical course of temperature 3. Marked abdominal symptoms. Pathology It generally occurs due to the accumulation of toxic waste and other putrifying materials in the intestines. Reference: http://www.diseasesatoz.com/typhoid-fever-symptom.htm With Regards Amol Dhiman

Dear Madam and Amol, Enteric fever as the word suggests is a serious infection marked by intestinal (enteric) inflammation and ulceration generally caused by Salmonella ingested with food or water. Some drugs are Cotrimaxazole, Chloramphinicol, Ciprofloxacin etc. Ref http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/medical/enteric_fever.htm accessed on 20.1.2011