Problem pathogens: extra-intestinal complications of Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi infection

Lancet Infect Dis. 2005 Jun;5(6):341-8. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(05)70138-9.

Abstract

Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica seroptype Typhi (S typhi), has an estimated worldwide prevalence of 12-33 million cases. The pathogenesis of this disease depends on the ingested inoculum size of S typhi, the virulence of the strain, the host's immune response and previous exposure, and local protective factors. Numerous extra-intestinal complications can occur with S typhi infection, including the involvement of the central nervous system (3-35%), cardiovascular system (1-5%), pulmonary system (1-86%), bone and joints (< or =1%), hepatobiliary system (1-26%), genitourinary system (<1%), and others. Due to an increase in multidrug-resistant S typhi, fluoroquinolones and third-generation cephalosporins have been increasingly used for typhoid fever and its complications. We describe the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, pathogenesis, and treatment of extra-intestinal S typhi infections.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Bone Diseases / microbiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / microbiology
  • Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections / microbiology
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial
  • Female Urogenital Diseases / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / microbiology
  • Male Urogenital Diseases
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / microbiology
  • Salmonella typhi / drug effects
  • Typhoid Fever / complications*
  • Typhoid Fever / drug therapy

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents