(ID)- Typhoid Fever Flashcards
1
Q
What causes typhoid fever?
A
Salmonella typhi
2
Q
What are the symptoms of typhoid fever?
A
Weakness
Abdominal pain
Constipation
High fever
Skin rash with rose-coloured spots
Hepatosplenomegaly
3
Q
How is typhoid fever diagnosed?
A
Bacterium culture
DNA detection in blood, stool or bone marrow
4
Q
How is typhoid fever treated?
A
IV Ceftriaxone
Once sensitivities known can switch to
Ciprofloxacin
or
Azithromycin
5
Q
How long does it take for symptoms to appear in typhoid fever?
A
6 - 30 days
6
Q
How is typhoid fever spread?
A
Faecoral route
Ingestion of food or water contaminated with feces of a person with salmonella typhi
7
Q
What are the risk factors for typhoid fever?
A
Poor sanitation
Poor hygiene
