INCREASING PREVALENCE OF TYPHOID IN CHILDREN: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE
Dr. Riya*
ABSTRACT
Background: The rising incidence of typhoid fever, especially among children in India, poses significant public health concerns. Conventional management relies heavily on antibiotics, which has led to resistance. An integrative Ayurvedic approach may offer a preventive and therapeutic strategy. Objective: To analyze the rising prevalence of typhoid in children and explore possible Ayurvedic interpretations, preventive strategies, and management principles for long-term control. Methods: Classical Ayurvedic texts were reviewed for Jwara Roga, specifically Agnimandya janya jwara, with a focus on Ajeerna Janya and Sansargaja Jwara. Contemporary data on typhoid prevalence in children were compared and interpreted in Ayurvedic parlance. Results: Typhoid (enteric fever) shows similarity with Sannipataja Jwara, Agnimandya, and Ajeerna Janya Vyadhi in children. Preventive approaches like Suvarnaprashan, Dipana-Pachana, Rasayana, and correct Ahara-Vihara are essential. Conclusion: Ayurvedic principles provide a comprehensive approach for prevention and long-term immunity in children. Further integrative research is needed to validate protocols.
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