Enteric Fever Case Study PDF
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Kabale University
Dr. Twinamasiko
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Summary
This document is a case study on enteric fever, presented by Dr. Twinamasiko. It details the symptoms, management, and investigations of a 29-year-old male patient. The study mentions blood test results, like CBC and RFTs/LFTs. It also details questions to diagnose the patient further.
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Enteric fever Dr. Twinamasiko (MBChB, EADTMH, MMed, Lown Scholar) Case discussion: 29 year old male, presented with 1 week history fever, headache, vomiting, abdominal pain. No comorbidities Taken anti-malarial, no effect Admitted to hospital O/e fever 39.1, p...
Enteric fever Dr. Twinamasiko (MBChB, EADTMH, MMed, Lown Scholar) Case discussion: 29 year old male, presented with 1 week history fever, headache, vomiting, abdominal pain. No comorbidities Taken anti-malarial, no effect Admitted to hospital O/e fever 39.1, p 120, BP 90/60, mild abdominal tenderness, no localising signs Started on IV fluids & ciprofloxacin Questions What differential diagnoses do you consider? What management do you initiate? What investigations do you undertake? Case cont… 3 days later he remains unwell. Vomiting subsided but persistent temperature >38.5 You receive some blood test results…… CBC RFTs, LFTs – Hb 14.2 – Urea 11.4 (
