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VOL. 2, ISSUE 2 (2020)
Non typhoidal salmonella septicemia
Authors
Mohan Varughese, Blessy Rachal Boban
Abstract
The bacterial genus Salmonella has emerged as a prominent cause of bloodstream infection, which can cause a huge global burden of morbidity and mortality. We report a case of a 68 year old male patient with recently detected DM presented as acute abdomen with greenish stools. His blood cultures grew Non typhoidal Salmonella species. On the basis of culture sensitivity report, the patient was treated with intravenous Ceftriaxone 2g daily and oral Azithromycin, following which the patient responded clinically.
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Pages:14-16
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Mohan Varughese, Blessy Rachal Boban "Non typhoidal salmonella septicemia". International Journal of Medical Science and Research, Vol 2, Issue 2, 2020, Pages 14-16
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