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Flashcards in Typhoid Fever Deck (5)
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1
Q

Geographical distribution

A

South East Asia

Southern and Central America

2
Q

Presentation

A
Sustained fever 
Anorexia 
Malaise 
Abdominal discomfort 
Constipation Or diarrhoea 
Dry cough
3
Q

Signs

A

Hepatosplenomegaly
Rose spots
Raised CRP

4
Q

Investigations

A

Obs
Bloods - FBC, U+Es, LFTs
Blood culture
Stool culture

5
Q

Treatment

A

IV ceftriaxone 2g OD

If sensitivity

  • ciprofloxacin 500mg BD
  • azithromycin 500mg OD