Explain Vitamins requirement during thyphoid
Vitamins: Vitamins which need to be emphasized include B complex, considering the increase in the energy requirement and a decreased ability of the intestine to assimilate and synthesize some of the B complex vitamin due to compromised digestive processes and altered microbial flora. As a result, antibiotics are prescribed. In addition, vitamins A and C are also needed to boost immunity, favour wound healing and maintenance of the integrity of epithelial membrane (gut mucosa). Vitamin supplementation may be given in the early stages of the infection when the patient is anorexic and has low food tolerance.