Abdominal typhoidA01.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Abdominal Typhoid

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Systemic infection with Salmonella typhi.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Oral uptake of the germs that enter the bloodstream via the lymphatic system after migrating through the intestinal wall.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Skin lesions: Light icterus, roseoles on the trunk, less frequently on the extremities, towards the end of the second week of the disease. Tongue with greyish-white coating and free, bright red tongue edges and tip. Facies typhosa: Livid reddened face.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer