Drug-resistant typhoid fever is spreading rapidly across borders, raising concerns among scientists and public health authorities. A recent UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) report has identified a troubling rise in typhoid and paratyphoid fever cases, particularly in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. These infections, traditionally associated with poor sanitation in developing countries, are now resurfacing with a vengeance, this time in the form of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid strains. Driven by antibiotic resistance and global travel, these Salmonella Typhi superbugs are posing a major challenge to current treatment protocols. Experts warn that the clock is ticking to contain the spread before it becomes a full-blown global crisis.
