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| − | * ''Salmonella enterica'' subsp. ''typii'' and ''paratyphii'' |
+ | * Caused by ''Salmonella enterica'' subsp. ''typii'' and ''paratyphii'' |
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+ | == Diagnosis == |
* Blood cultures (large volume, like x4), stool cultures, bone marrow |
* Blood cultures (large volume, like x4), stool cultures, bone marrow |
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* Biopsy (most sensitive) |
* Biopsy (most sensitive) |
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| − | = Management = |
+ | == Management == |
* Treatment with 3rd gen cephalosporins |
* Treatment with 3rd gen cephalosporins |
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Revision as of 11:07, 17 August 2019
Microbiology
- Caused by Salmonella enterica subsp. typii and paratyphii
Diagnosis
- Blood cultures (large volume, like x4), stool cultures, bone marrow
- Biopsy (most sensitive)
Management
- Treatment with 3rd gen cephalosporins
- Avoid FQs due to high resistance rate
