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3.2. Medicine > Infectious Diseases: Typhoid Fever > Flashcards

Infectious Diseases: Typhoid Fever Flashcards

1
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What causes typhoid fever?

A

Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi bacteria

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How does typhoid fever present?

A 
Fever
Anorexia
Malaise 
Abdo discomfort 
Constipation or diarrhoea 
Dry cough
Hepatosplenomegaly 
Rose spots
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How should typhoid fever be investigated?

A

Blood cultures x2

Stool cultures

Urine cultures

Bone marrow

Duodenal aspirates

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4
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Outline the management of typhoid fever

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IV ceftriaxone 2g OD

Once sensitivities known =

  • PO ciprofloxacin 500mg BD
  • PO azithromycin 500mg OD
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