Typhoid Fever Flashcards
What is another name for typhoid fever?
Enteric fever
Cause of typhoid fever
Salmonella typhi
What type of microorganism is Salmonella typhi?
Bacteria
Gram negative bacilli
Gram stain of Salmonella typhi
Gram negative bacilli
Presentation of typhoid fever
Triad of fever, headache + abdominal pain
Constipation
Red flat rash
Rose spots
Hepatosplenomegaly
Bloods test findings of typhoid fever
leucopenia
lymphopenia
raised CRP
What can happen if typhoid fever is left untreated?
Delirium
GI haemorrhage
Bowel perforation
Where is typhoid fever most common?
Where there is poor sanitation + limited access to clean water
South East Asia
Southern + central America
Who are more susceptible to typhoid fever and why?
Children
Their immune systems are still developing
Diagnosis of typhoid fever
- blood culture
- stool sample
- urinalysis
- duodenal aspirates
Treatment of mild typhoid fever
IV Ceftriaxone
Cephalosporin
Azithromycin
At home
Treatment of serious typhoid fever
Many antibiotics in hospital
Vaccination of typhoid fever
1 injection or 3 tablets
Transmission of typhoid fever
Faecal-oral from contained food/water
Prevention methods to typhoid fever
Vaccination
Good food + water hygiene
