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Typhoid Fever Flashcards

1
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Organism

A

Salmonella Typhi

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Transmission

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Contaminated food/water

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Symptoms

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Fever
Constipation
Cough
Abdominal discomfort
Anorexia

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Investigations

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Blood culture
Stool culture
Urine culture

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Examination Findings

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Hepatomegaly
Splenomegaly
Rose spots

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Lab results

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Lymphopenia
Leukopenia
Raised CRP

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Treatment

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IV Ceftriaxone 2g OD
Switch to PO Ceftriaxone 500mg BD

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