Typhoid Fever is caused by the bacterium Salmonella Typhi. It spreads through contaminated food or water and causes symptoms like sustained fever, abdominal pain, and headaches. Complications can include intestinal perforation or bleeding. Diagnosis involves blood or stool cultures. Treatment is with antibiotics like fluoroquinolones for 2 weeks. Prevention involves food and water safety as well as vaccination.

1. Typhoid Fever Presented by: Dave Jay S. Manriquez, BSN, RN

3. Causative Agent Salmonella Typhi

15. Pathophysiology access to Reticuloendothelial system, liver, spleen, gallbladder and bone marrow First week: elevation of the body temperature Second week: abdominal pain, spleen enlargement and rose spots Third week: necrosis of the Peyer’s Patches leads to perforation, bleeding and, if left untreated, death is imminent

32. Historical Background Mary Mallon (September 23, 1869 – November 11, 1938)