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Characterizing Salmonella Typhimurium-induced Septic Peritonitis in Mice
Published on: July 29, 2022
Splenic infarct: A rare complication in extensively drug-resistant Salmonella typhi
Arfa Fatima1, Fatimah Sireen Yousuf1, Muhammad Arbaz Arshad Khan1
1Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.
Abstract:
Enteric fever is a common systemic infection characterised by high grade fever and variable gastrointestinal symptoms. Splenic abscesses, thrombosis, and infarcts are uncommon complications. We report a case of splenic infarction in a young female presenting with persistent fever and abdominal pain. Her blood culture showed drugresistant Salmonella Typhi (S.Typhi). Due to persistent abdominal pain, abdominal imaging was performed, which revealed multiple splenic infarcts. Treatment with appropriate antibiotics led to complete resolution of symptoms. This case emphasises the importance of timely diagnosis with relevant investigations for the effective management of an unusual presentation of enteric fever.
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