Typhoid Fever Flashcards
1
Q
Give some more specific symptoms of typhoid fever.
A
Bradycardia Abdominal discomfort Dry cough Faint pink rash Loose motion Constipation
2
Q
How is typhoid fever spread?
A
Faecal-oral
3
Q
What is the incubation period?
A
7-14 days
4
Q
What is the organism that causes it?
How does it stain?
Aerobic or anaerobic?
A
Salmonella typhi
Gram negative rods
Aerobic
5
Q
Treatment?
A
Ceftriazone and azithromycin
