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Abstract

Background

Enteric fever is a common infection found in many developing countries around the world, which often has life-threatening complications if not treated promptly. One of the rarest complications of enteric fever is a splenic abscess.

Case Presentation

Our case is that of a 32-year-old male, admitted with febrile illness, diagnosed with typhoid fever (enteric fever) with rare complication- multiple splenic abscesses, after his travel to an endemic area, which was effectively treated with antibiotics under an inpatient setting.

Conclusion

Early diagnosis with imaging modalities such as computed tomography can lead to better treatment approaches. Splenic abscesses are often treated with antibiotics or conservative treatment; however, non-responsive cases may require splenectomy.

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A Rare Case of Enteric Fever with Multiple Splenic Abscesses: Case Report
NEW Emirates Medical J 3, e251022210363 (2022); https://doi.org/10.2174/04666221025143641
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  • Article Type:     Case Report
Keyword(s): Case report; Enteric fever; Salmonella; Spleen; Splenic abscess; Typhoid

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