{"id":104332,"date":"2026-04-16T11:22:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/?p=104332"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:22:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T06:22:31","slug":"3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Typhoid, Dengue &#038; Malaria: 3 Summer Diseases Every Pakistani Family Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every Pakistani summer brings a surge in three serious diseases: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/typhoid\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">typhoid<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk\/diseases\/dengue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dengue<\/a>, and malaria. Recognising typhoid symptoms early \u2014 along with those of dengue and malaria \u2014 can mean the difference between a simple recovery and a life-threatening hospital stay. These three illnesses share one feature: a high fever that keeps returning. Yet each has different causes, different treatments, and different dangers. This guide explains what every Pakistani family should know between May and September, when cases peak.<\/p>\n<p>According to the National Institute of Health Pakistan, typhoid cases rise 3x in summer, while dengue and malaria outbreaks are tied directly to post-monsoon stagnant water [Source: NIH Pakistan, 2024]. A single mosquito breeding site can infect dozens of neighbours.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#1_Typhoid_Fever_The_Silent_Summer_Threat\" >1. Typhoid Fever: The Silent Summer Threat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Typhoid_Symptoms\" >Typhoid Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Diagnosis_and_Treatment\" >Diagnosis and Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Prevention\" >Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#2_Dengue_Fever_The_Post-Monsoon_Danger\" >2. Dengue Fever: The Post-Monsoon Danger<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Dengue_Symptoms\" >Dengue Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Warning_Signs_of_Severe_Dengue_Emergency\" >Warning Signs of Severe Dengue (Emergency)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Treatment\" >Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Prevention-2\" >Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#3_Malaria_Still_a_Major_Threat_in_Rural_Pakistan\" >3. Malaria: Still a Major Threat in Rural Pakistan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Malaria_Symptoms\" >Malaria Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Severe_Malaria_Warning_Signs\" >Severe Malaria Warning Signs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Diagnosis_and_Treatment-2\" >Diagnosis and Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Prevention-3\" >Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#How_to_Tell_Them_Apart\" >How to Tell Them Apart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#When_to_See_a_Doctor\" >When to See a Doctor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Can_I_have_typhoid_and_dengue_at_the_same_time\" >Can I have typhoid and dengue at the same time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Is_there_a_vaccine_for_dengue_or_malaria\" >Is there a vaccine for dengue or malaria?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#How_long_does_recovery_take\" >How long does recovery take?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Can_I_prevent_all_three_with_one_mosquito_repellent\" >Can I prevent all three with one mosquito repellent?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/3-summer-diseases-every-one-should-know\/#Protect_Your_Family_This_Summer\" >Protect Your Family This Summer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Typhoid_Fever_The_Silent_Summer_Threat\"><\/span>1. Typhoid Fever: The Silent Summer Threat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typhoid is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi, spread through contaminated food and water. Summer conditions \u2014 poor refrigeration, unclean water, and street food \u2014 create the perfect storm. Pakistan also has the world&#8217;s first extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid strain, first identified in Hyderabad in 2016, which makes prompt diagnosis critical.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typhoid_Symptoms\"><\/span>Typhoid Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Stepwise rising fever, often reaching 39\u201340\u00b0C by the end of the first week<\/li>\n<li>Severe headache<\/li>\n<li>Weakness and extreme fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Loss of appetite and weight loss<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal pain and bloating<\/li>\n<li>Constipation or diarrhoea (children more often have diarrhoea)<\/li>\n<li>Dry cough<\/li>\n<li>Rose-coloured spots on the chest or abdomen (sometimes)<\/li>\n<li>Confusion in severe cases (&#8216;typhoid state&#8217;)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Typhoid fever classically lasts 3\u20134 weeks without treatment. With the right antibiotics, most patients recover fully within 7\u201310 days.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_and_Treatment\"><\/span>Diagnosis and Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Typhoid is confirmed with a blood culture (gold standard), sometimes supported by the Widal test, though the latter is less reliable. Treatment requires antibiotics \u2014 but because of XDR strains, the doctor may need specific drugs like azithromycin or carbapenems. Self-medicating with old antibiotics is dangerous and fuels resistance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/typhoid-dengue-malaria-3-summer-diseases-content-1-1776257145.webp\" alt=\"Diagnosis and Treatment\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drink only boiled, filtered, or bottled water<\/li>\n<li>Avoid ice, cut fruits, and salads from unknown sources<\/li>\n<li>Wash hands thoroughly before eating and after using the toilet<\/li>\n<li>Get the typhoid conjugate vaccine (TCV) \u2014 given free to Pakistani children in the EPI schedule and available for adults<\/li>\n<li>Avoid street food during high-risk months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dengue_Fever_The_Post-Monsoon_Danger\"><\/span>2. Dengue Fever: The Post-Monsoon Danger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dengue is a viral infection spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which bites during the day and breeds in clean, stagnant water. In Pakistan, dengue outbreaks traditionally peak from August to November, but climate change has extended the season. Punjab&#8217;s 2011 epidemic infected over 21,000 people and killed more than 350.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dengue_Symptoms\"><\/span>Dengue Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sudden high fever (up to 40\u00b0C) lasting 2\u20137 days<\/li>\n<li>Severe headache, especially behind the eyes<\/li>\n<li>Intense muscle and joint pain (nicknamed &#8216;breakbone fever&#8217;)<\/li>\n<li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Skin rash appearing 3\u20134 days after the fever starts<\/li>\n<li>Mild bleeding from the nose or gums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warning_Signs_of_Severe_Dengue_Emergency\"><\/span>Warning Signs of Severe Dengue (Emergency)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Severe abdominal pain<\/li>\n<li>Persistent vomiting<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding under the skin (purple spots) or from the nose\/gums<\/li>\n<li>Rapid breathing, cold hands and feet<\/li>\n<li>Sudden drop in platelet count<\/li>\n<li>Restlessness or confusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These symptoms appear usually as the fever starts to drop \u2014 a dangerous time when many patients mistakenly think they&#8217;re recovering. Dengue shock syndrome can be fatal within hours.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Treatment\"><\/span>Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no specific antiviral for dengue. Treatment focuses on hydration, rest, and paracetamol for fever. NEVER give aspirin or ibuprofen \u2014 they increase bleeding risk. Hospital admission is required if platelet counts fall or warning signs develop.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention-2\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove standing water from flowerpots, coolers, tyres, and rooftops weekly<\/li>\n<li>Cover water storage tanks tightly<\/li>\n<li>Use mosquito repellent with DEET, picaridin, or lemon eucalyptus oil<\/li>\n<li>Install window screens and use bed nets<\/li>\n<li>Wear long sleeves and trousers, especially at dawn and dusk<\/li>\n<li>Report stagnant water in your neighbourhood to local authorities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Malaria_Still_a_Major_Threat_in_Rural_Pakistan\"><\/span>3. Malaria: Still a Major Threat in Rural Pakistan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites spread by night-biting Anopheles mosquitoes. Despite major control efforts, Pakistan still reports over 3.4 million cases annually, concentrated in Balochistan, Sindh, and southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Source: WHO Pakistan, 2023]. The 2022 floods worsened the outbreak significantly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Malaria_Symptoms\"><\/span>Malaria Symptoms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cyclic fever that spikes every 48\u201372 hours<\/li>\n<li>Severe chills and shivering (the &#8216;cold stage&#8217;)<\/li>\n<li>Heavy sweating followed by fatigue<\/li>\n<li>Headache and body aches<\/li>\n<li>Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea<\/li>\n<li>Jaundice (yellow eyes) in severe cases<\/li>\n<li>Anaemia and weakness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Severe_Malaria_Warning_Signs\"><\/span>Severe Malaria Warning Signs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Confusion or seizures<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Dark urine (blackwater fever)<\/li>\n<li>Very low blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>Falciparum malaria \u2014 the most dangerous type \u2014 can kill within 24 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diagnosis_and_Treatment-2\"><\/span>Diagnosis and Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A blood smear or rapid diagnostic test (RDT) confirms malaria and identifies the species. Treatment depends on the species: chloroquine for vivax malaria, artemisinin-combination therapy (ACT) for falciparum. Never stop medication early \u2014 incomplete treatment causes relapse and drug resistance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/typhoid-dengue-malaria-3-summer-diseases-content-2-1776257151.webp\" alt=\"3. Malaria: Still a Major Threat in Rural Pakistan: Diagnosis and Treatment\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention-3\"><\/span>Prevention<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sleep under insecticide-treated bed nets<\/li>\n<li>Use long-lasting mosquito repellents after sunset<\/li>\n<li>Install window screens<\/li>\n<li>Clear stagnant water and overgrown vegetation near the home<\/li>\n<li>Take prophylactic medication if travelling to high-risk areas (consult a doctor)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Tell_Them_Apart\"><\/span>How to Tell Them Apart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All three diseases cause high fever, but key differences help guide early diagnosis:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Typhoid: stepwise rising fever, abdominal symptoms, no rash early on<\/li>\n<li>Dengue: sudden very high fever, severe body aches, rash after day 3, platelet drop<\/li>\n<li>Malaria: cyclic fever with chills and sweats, history of mosquito exposure, anaemia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Only proper blood tests can confirm the diagnosis. Any fever lasting more than 2\u20133 days deserves a doctor&#8217;s visit, not self-medication.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_See_a_Doctor\"><\/span>When to See a Doctor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Any fever lasting more than 48 hours<\/li>\n<li>Fever with severe headache, vomiting, or rash<\/li>\n<li>Fever in children under 5, pregnant women, or the elderly<\/li>\n<li>Fever with bleeding, confusion, or difficulty breathing<\/li>\n<li>Fever after travel to a known dengue or malaria zone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Early testing dramatically improves outcomes. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/\">book an online consultation with a general physician or infectious disease specialist on Marham<\/a> and arrange lab tests from home.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_typhoid_and_dengue_at_the_same_time\"><\/span>Can I have typhoid and dengue at the same time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, co-infection is increasingly common in Pakistan. Symptoms overlap and make diagnosis tricky. Always get both tests if fever persists in a co-infection-prone area.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_vaccine_for_dengue_or_malaria\"><\/span>Is there a vaccine for dengue or malaria?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A dengue vaccine exists but is recommended only for people previously infected. A malaria vaccine (RTS,S) is currently being rolled out in parts of Africa, but not yet routinely available in Pakistan. Prevention remains the best defence.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/typhoid-dengue-malaria-3-summer-diseases-content-3-1776257156.webp\" alt=\"Is there a vaccine for dengue or malaria?\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_recovery_take\"><\/span>How long does recovery take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Typhoid: 1\u20132 weeks with proper antibiotics. Dengue: 1\u20132 weeks, though weakness can last a month. Malaria: recovery in days if treated early; weeks for severe cases.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_prevent_all_three_with_one_mosquito_repellent\"><\/span>Can I prevent all three with one mosquito repellent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Repellents stop dengue and malaria but not typhoid (which is food\/waterborne). You need mosquito precautions AND safe water and food practices for complete summer protection.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect_Your_Family_This_Summer\"><\/span>Protect Your Family This Summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Typhoid, dengue, and malaria share one enemy: delay. The earlier you get tested, the better the outcome. Boil your drinking water, cover your storage tanks, use mosquito repellent, and never ignore a fever that won&#8217;t break. If anyone in your family develops a high or persistent fever, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marham.pk/healthhub\/\">book an online consultation with a Marham doctor<\/a> the same day \u2014 because in summer, hours matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Pakistani summer brings a surge in three serious diseases: typhoid, dengue, and malaria. Recognising typhoid symptoms early \u2014 along with those of dengue and malaria \u2014 can mean the difference between a simple recovery and a life-threatening hospital stay. These three illnesses share one feature: a high fever that keeps returning. 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