title: Salmonella typhi Splenic Abscess Following Blunt Abdominal Injury: A Case Report.
abstract: Splenic abscess as a complication of enteric fever due to Salmonella typhi is a rare entity. Here, we are presenting a case of splenic abscess caused by Salmonella typhi with a blunt injury to the abdomen as the predisposing factor. The patient underwent total splenectomy due to failure of conservative management. Splenic abscess is a potential life threatening disease if left untreated. In spite of its rarity, Salmonella typhi has to be considered as a possible pathogen causing the disease.
authors.affiliation: Post Graduate, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University , Porur, Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Priyadarshini
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Sharavanan
authors.affiliation: Post Graduate, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University , Porur, Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Dhivyalakshmi
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Shanmugam
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University , Porur, Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Kennedy Kumar
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Palraj
authors.affiliation: Demonstrator, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University , Porur, Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Tessa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Antony
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University , Porur, Chennai, India .
authors.forename: Premamalini
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Thayanidhi
keywords: Blunt trauma; Enteric fever; Splenectomy