Typhoid fever in an 8-month-old infant.
Typhoid fever occurs both in epidemic and endemic forms and is a public health problem in developing countries. Typhoid fever is rare under 2 years of age. The clinical profile of typhoid fever in an infant is variable and non-specific. The absence of specific symptoms or signs makes the clinical diagnosis of typhoid fever difficult. The problem in diagnosing typhoid fever in a young infant is highlighted with a brief literature review on the subject. A rare case of typhoid fever in an 8 month old infant is reported.
Gurubacharya
Rajesh Lal
RL
Department of Pediatrics Kathmandu University Medical School, B, B Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital. rajesh_pul@hotmail.com
Karki
Poojayshree
P
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012485:Salmonella typhi / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D014435:Typhoid Fever / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000628:therapy