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Pathophysiology of Typhoid Fever
Pathophysiology of Typhoid Fever
Pathophysiology of Typhoid Fever
Invades the Peyers patches of the intestinal wall Signs and symptoms Macrophages in the intestines engulf salmonella typhi and survive within it -nausea and vomiting -high grade, on and off fever -maculapapular rashes
Bacteria spread through lymphatics and access reticuloendothelial system, liver, spleen, gall bladder and bone marrow