Enteric Fever Presenting As Diarrhoea and Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report

Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. Subash Chandra B J, Dr. Bhanukumar M, Dr. M. G. Mahesh, Dr. Ashok P, 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

How to Cite?: Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Dr. Subash Chandra B J, Dr. Bhanukumar M, Dr. M. G. Mahesh, Dr. Ashok P, Dr. Abhithraj K, "Enteric Fever Presenting As Diarrhoea and Thrombocytopenia: A Case Report ", Volume 3 Issue 11, November 2014, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1899-1900, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=OCT141381, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/OCT141381