Enteric fever

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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