Typhoid fever
Alternate Names : Enteric fever
Symptoms & Signs
Early symptoms include fever, general ill-feeling, and abdominal pain. A high (over 103 degrees) fever and severe diarrhea occur as the disease gets worse. Some people with typhoid fever develop a rash called "rose spots," which are small red spots on the belly and chest. Other symptoms that occur include:
Diagnosis & Tests
A complete blood count (CBC) will show a high number of white blood cells. A blood culture during first week of the fever can show S. typhi bacteria Other tests that can help diagnose this condition include: - Stool culture
- ELISA urine test to look for the bacteria that causes Typhoid fever
- Platelet count (platelet count will be low)
- Fluorescent antibody study to look for substances specific to Typhoid bacteria
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