Enteric Fever
Enteric fever is a systemic, life-threatening infection caused by the invasive, host-restricted bacteria *Salmonella enterica* serovar Typhi (*S.* Typhi) and *Salmonella enterica* serovars Paratyphi A, B, and C.
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- Enteric fever is a systemic, life-threatening infection caused by the invasive, host-restricted bacteria *Salmonella enterica* serovar Typhi (*S.* Typhi) and *Salmonella enterica* serovars Paratyphi A, B, and C. (Enteric fever)
- Relative bradycardia (Faget's sign) classically seen in enteric fever (Approach to fever)
- Fever pattern and duration: Ask about a step-ladder rise over several days versus sudden onset; untreated enteric fever classically climbs over the first week to a sustained high plateau. (Enteric fever)
- Salmonella typhi - Causes typhoid fever (enteric fever) with sustained fever, rose spots, and intestinal perforation (Bactriology Course Outline)