Ovarian abscess caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi: a case report

Ovarian abscess caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi: a case report

Abstract Background Typhoid fever is a human-specific disease caused by a bacterium, Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Typhi. It is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water. It is mostly diagnosed by blood culture. Salmonella Typhi usually manifests as a febrile illn...

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Main Authors: Aneley Getahun S., Josese Limaono, Raween Ligaitukana, Orisi Cabenatabua, Vika Soqo, Raape Diege, Mikaele Mua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Salmonella Typhi
Typhoid fever
Ovarian abscess
Fiji
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-019-2229-y

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