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Enteric fever due to Salmonella Weltevreden in a four-year-old child

D P Ghadage1, A M Bal

  • 1Dept. of Microbiology, B.J. Medical College, Pune.

Indian Journal of Medical Sciences
|March 26, 2003
PubMed

Insights

A rare Salmonella serotype, Weltevreden, was identified in a child with suspected enteric fever. The bacteria showed sensitivity to multiple common antibiotics, aiding treatment decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Enteric fever, a systemic infection, poses a significant public health challenge, particularly in pediatric populations.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and preventing complications.

Observation:

  • A four-year-old child presented with clinical manifestations indicative of enteric fever.
  • Diagnostic investigations included blood cultures and serial stool cultures to identify the causative agent.

Findings:

  • Weltevreden, a seldom-encountered Salmonella serotype, was successfully isolated from the patient's stool samples.
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing revealed the isolate's sensitivity to ampicillin, cefotaxime, gentamicin, chloramphenicol, and ciprofloxacin.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of identifying rare Salmonella serotypes in enteric fever diagnosis.
  • The documented antibiotic sensitivity profile provides valuable guidance for the clinical management of such infections.

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