Enteric fever due to Salmonella Paratyphi A in Greece: a case report

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Published on: July 22, 2011

Athanasios Chalkias1, Dimitrios Anastasopoulos, Stavros Tsiaglis

  • 1Department of General Medicine, Tzaneio Hospital, Piraeus, Greece. thanoschalkias@yahoo.gr.

Cases Journal
|December 18, 2008
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Enteric fever, caused by Salmonella Paratyphi A, is a growing concern with international travel. This case highlights its spread in developed nations, requiring vigilant public health surveillance.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Enteric fever poses a significant global health challenge.
  • Increased international travel facilitates the spread of endemic infectious diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of enteric fever caused by Salmonella serotype Paratyphi A in a developed country.
  • To highlight the potential for infectious disease transmission through international travel.

Main Methods:

  • A case study of a 30-year-old male presenting with symptoms of enteric fever.
  • Blood cultures confirmed Salmonella serotype Paratyphi A infection.
  • Treatment involved intravenous Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid and Ciprofloxacin.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced fever, vertigo, vomiting, and headache.
  • Salmonella serotype Paratyphi A was identified as the causative agent.
  • Successful treatment was achieved with a combination of antibiotics.

Conclusions:

  • This case underscores the increasing prevalence of Salmonellae bacilli in developed countries.
  • International travel is a key factor in the dissemination of enteric fever.
  • Effective antibiotic treatment is crucial for managing Salmonella infections.

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