Unusual presentation of enteric fever: three cases of splenic and liver abscesses due to Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi A

Trop Gastroenterol. 2003 Oct-Dec;24(4):198-9.

Abstract

Enteric fever is a multisystem disorder caused mainly by Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi A. It continues to be a major public health problem, especially in developing countries. Unusual presentations of Salmonellosis are rare. We report 3 such cases of young adult males, one of splenic abscess due to Salmonella typhi and one each of liver abscess due to Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi A. A brief review of the literature pertaining to the cases is also given.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abscess / microbiology*
  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Liver Abscess / microbiology*
  • Male
  • Paratyphoid Fever / complications*
  • Splenic Diseases / microbiology*
  • Typhoid Fever / complications*