MIL OSI – Source: Auckland Regional Public Health Service – Release/Statement
Headline: Update on cases of typhoid in Auckland > ARPHS
One additional person has been identified as a possible case of typhoid and testing is now being carried out.
Until the result of this latest testing is known the number of confirmed cases remains at 10.
ARPHS says the cases appear linked and contact tracing is continuing to allow protective measures to limit any further spread of typhoid within Auckland’s Pacific community.
Health officials believe that the disease has been spread by a common source, but this will be confirmed as ARPHS learns more.
Typhoid is a very serious disease usually treated with fluid replacement and antibiotics.
Auckland health professionals have been advised of the outbreak and asked to be on the lookout for other potential cases.
Another update will be provided on Monday.