Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of Salmonella typhi
Suggest an approach to diagnosis and management of typhoid fever
Describe commonly associated complications
Suggest public health interventions that need to be implemented
This content has been created by Jenni SHULER, MD (Pedi ER) and Bianca MANUELLI, MD (Pedi ER), UT Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas, TX, United States).
Part 1
Pathophysiology
Clinical presentation
History of typhoid fever in the United States and abroad