Typhoid fever is an infectious disease of the small intestine caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi. It is characterized by prolonged fever, malaise, and constitutional disturbances. Diagnosis involves blood, urine, and stool cultures along with the Widal test. Treatment consists of antibiotics like ceftriaxone administered intravenously.

1. CLINICAL PRESENTATION
ON ENTERIC FEVER
By:
BALADINESH.K,
3RD YEAR B.SC(N)

2. Anatomy of small intestine

3. Physiology of small intestine

4. Anatomy and physiology of large
intestine

5. Typhoid fever:
Typhoid is an infectious disease of
small intestine which is characterized by
prolonged fever, constitutional
disturbances.

6. Epidemiology

7. Etiology
Causative agents:
 Typhoid by Salmonella typhi
 Paratyphoid by salmonella muelleri
and salmonella birschfedii.

8. Causes:
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Ingestion of contaminated:
Food
Water water
drinks

9. pathophysiology

10. Clinical manifestations
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Continuous fever Fever 103 F
Malaise Malaise
Bradycardia
Splenomegaly
Rose spots on trunk
Visible unfair color complexion
Diarrhea Diarrhea (black stool)
Nausea
Loss of weight About 2 kg

11. Diagnostic evaluation
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Blood culture Blood culture
Widal test
Urine and feces culture
History collection History collection
Physical examination Physical examination

12. Treatment
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Antibiotics Inj.Ceftriaxone 750mg I.V. B.D.