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Typhoid Fever Flashcards

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Geographical distribution

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South East Asia

Southern and Central America

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Presentation

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Sustained fever 
Anorexia 
Malaise 
Abdominal discomfort 
Constipation Or diarrhoea 
Dry cough
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Signs

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Hepatosplenomegaly
Rose spots
Raised CRP

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Investigations

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

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Treatment

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IV ceftriaxone 2g OD

If sensitivity

  • ciprofloxacin 500mg BD
  • azithromycin 500mg OD
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