Manila, April 1 -- The City Health Office (CHO) here issued an advisory on Tuesday regarding increasing cases of typhoid as reported by its epidemiology and surveillance unit.

Data showed that from Jan. 1 to March 22, some 27 cases of this infectious disease also known as enteric fever, were reported, higher by 145.5 percent compared to only 11 cases during the same period last year.

"Go to the nearest barangay health station or center, or consult with your personal physician if experiencing signs and symptoms of typhoid fever," Dr. Grace Tan, head of the CHO Environment Sanitation Division, said.

Symptoms include sustained high fever, headache, malaise or weakness, loss of appetite, diarrhea or constipation, and abdominal discomfort....