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Nida Safdar1, Nasrullah Malik1, Summiya Nizamuddin1
1Department of Microbiology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Lahore, Pakistan.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|October 11, 2023
Summary
Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella Typhi (XDR S. Typhi) is a growing threat. This case highlights a child with relapsed typhoid fever, showing resistance to critical antibiotics like meropenem and azithromycin.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi, is a significant global health issue, particularly in low-resource settings.
- Limited access to clean water and sanitation exacerbates typhoid transmission.
- The emergence of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella Typhi (XDR S. Typhi) in Pakistan presents a critical public health challenge.
