Salmonella typhi Splenic Abscess Following Blunt Abdominal Injury:
A Case Report
Published: July 1, 2016 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2016/.8156
Priyadarshini Sharavanan, Dhivyalakshmi Shanmugam, Kennedy Kumar Palraj, Tessa Antony, Premamalini Thayanidhi
1. Post Graduate, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India.
2. Post Graduate, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India.
3. Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India.
4. Demonstrator, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India.
5. Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Dhivyalakshmi Shanmugam,
No. 245, S. Kolathur Main Road, Viduthalai Nagar, Kovilambakam, Chennai-600117, Tamil Nadu, India.
E-mail: dhivyaslak@gmail.com
Splenic abscess as a complication of enteric fever due to Salmonella typhi is a rare entity. Here, we are presenting a case of splenic abscess caused by Salmonella typhi with a blunt injury to the abdomen as the predisposing factor. The patient underwent total splenectomy due to failure of conservative management. Splenic abscess is a potential life threatening disease if left untreated. In spite of its rarity, Salmonella typhi has to be considered as a possible pathogen causing the disease.
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