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Case Studies | Medicine Science | India | Volume 3 Issue 11, November 2014
Enteric Fever Presenting As Diarrhoea and Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report
Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad | Dr. Subash Chandra B J | Dr. Bhanukumar M [3] | Dr. M. G. Mahesh | Dr. Ashok P [3] | Dr. Abhithraj K
Abstract: Enteric fever presenting as Thrombocytopenia is not so common. It usually presents as a complication of Enteric fever. We are reporting a case of Enteric fever in an 18 year old male who presented with diarrhea and thrombocytopenia. The patient ultimately responded to Inj. Ceftraixone and Inj. Ciprofloxacin. The platelet count started increasing towards normal levels at the time of discharge.
Keywords: Fever, Diarrhoea, Thrombocytopenia, Salmonella Typhi
Edition: Volume 3 Issue 11, November 2014,
Pages: 1899 - 1900