Salmonella typhi facial infection. Report of case.
The following case report describes the evaluation, assessment, and treatment of a facial infection due to Salmonella typhi, caused by bites from the family's pet dog. The causative agent and the mode of transmission are unique in that there are no reported cases of this nature in the literature at this time.
D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000150:complications; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005145:Face; D005151:Facial Injuries / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012485:Salmonella typhi; D014435:Typhoid Fever / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology