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Sadia Khan1, V Anil Kumar2, Neeraj Sidharthan3

  • 1Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India drsadiakhan83@gmail.com.

Tropical Doctor
|December 26, 2014
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Salmonella pneumonia is a rare condition. This report details a fatal case of Salmonella Typhimurium pneumonia, confirmed by endotracheal aspirate and blood cultures.

Area of Science:

  • Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Non-typhoidal Salmonella infections are typically associated with gastroenteritis.
  • Pneumonia is an uncommon manifestation of non-typhoidal Salmonella.

Observation:

  • A rare case of fatal Salmonella pneumonia was observed.
  • The patient presented with severe respiratory illness.

Findings:

  • Salmonella Typhimurium was identified as the causative agent.
  • The pathogen was isolated from both endotracheal aspirate and blood cultures, confirming systemic involvement.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for non-typhoidal Salmonella to cause severe pneumonia.
  • Early recognition and appropriate antimicrobial therapy are crucial for managing Salmonella-induced pneumonia.
  • Further research into the pathogenesis and risk factors for Salmonella pneumonia is warranted.
Keywords:
Salmonella TyphimuriumSalmonella pneumonianon-typhoidal Salmonella infection

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