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flag Backpacker Alysha Pyrgotis contracts typhoid in Indonesia, highlighting risks from contaminated food and water.

flag Alysha Pyrgotis, a 27-year-old backpacker, contracted typhoid, a severe bacterial infection, while on the Indonesian island of Gili Trawangan. flag 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. flag Pyrgotis warns travelers to prioritize handwashing and cautious eating to prevent typhoid, which spreads through contaminated food and water. flag Vaccinations and safe food practices are recommended for travelers to high-risk areas.

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