Imported typhoid fever with hepatitis from Bangladesh: a case of delayed response to ceftriaxone?

J Travel Med. 2008 Sep-Oct;15(5):366-8. doi: 10.1111/j.1708-8305.2008.00239.x.

Abstract

Typhoid fever due to multidrug-resistant (MDR) Salmonella typhi has been extensively reported. We present an imported case (from Bangladesh) of typhoid fever with typhoid hepatitis due to an MDR S typhi strain with clinically delayed response or reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone. The relevant clinical and public health implications are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Bangladesh
  • Ceftriaxone / administration & dosage
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
  • Hepatitis / diagnosis*
  • Hepatitis / drug therapy
  • Hepatitis / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Male
  • Salmonella typhi / isolation & purification*
  • Travel
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Typhoid Fever / diagnosis*
  • Typhoid Fever / drug therapy
  • Typhoid Fever / microbiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Ceftriaxone