Overview
Definition
Systemic bacterial disease causing high fever and GI symptoms.
Epidemiology
Varies globally depending on genetics, environment, or exposure.
Etiology & Risk Factors
- Salmonella Typhi.
Clinical Symptoms
- Stepwise high fever
- rose spots on trunk
- abdominal pain
- relative bradycardia.
Clinical Approach
Diagnosis
- Blood culture
- Widal test (historically).
Management
- Fluoroquinolones
- Ceftriaxone
- Azithromycin.
Complications
- Intestinal hemorrhage/perforation.