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[Typhoid fever]

B Marchou1

  • 1Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Hôpital Purpan, Toulouse.

La Revue Du Praticien
|January 15, 1996
PubMed
Summary
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Enteric fevers, caused by Salmonella Typhi transmitted via the fecal-oral route, are a public health concern. Prevention through immunization and improved hygiene is key, with antibiotics effectively treating infections.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Travel Medicine

Context:

  • Enteric fevers are endemic in areas with poor sanitation.
  • Infections are frequently imported into non-endemic regions like France by travelers.
  • Caused by Salmonella strains, primarily Salmonella Typhi, via fecal-oral transmission.

Purpose:

  • To provide an overview of enteric fevers, including their etiology, transmission, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
  • To highlight the significance of Salmonella Typhi in enteric fever cases.
  • To emphasize the role of public health measures and medical interventions.

Summary:

  • Salmonella bacteria proliferate in mesenteric lymph nodes, leading to bloodstream invasion.
  • Diagnosis involves blood and bone marrow cultures initially, followed by Widal-Felix serology.

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  • Modern antibiotics, such as quinolones and ceftriaxone, enable rapid treatment (under 10 days).

    • Impact:

    • Antibiotic treatments have significantly reduced mortality rates, making death exceptional.
    • Effective prevention strategies include immunization (Typhim Vi) and enhancing public hygiene standards.
    • Understanding transmission routes is crucial for controlling the spread of enteric fevers globally.