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Backpacker Alysha Pyrgotis contracts typhoid in Indonesia, highlighting risks from contaminated food and water.
Alysha Pyrgotis, a 27-year-old backpacker, contracted typhoid, a severe bacterial infection, while on the Indonesian island of Gili Trawangan.
Initially mistaking her symptoms for a hangover, she was treated at a local medical facility but left Indonesia with a negative test, her visa expiring.
Pyrgotis warns travelers to prioritize handwashing and cautious eating to prevent typhoid, which spreads through contaminated food and water.
Vaccinations and safe food practices are recommended for travelers to high-risk areas.
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La mochilera Alysha Pyrgotis contrae fiebre tifoidea en Indonesia, destacando los riesgos de la comida y el agua contaminadas.