Guidelines
Enteric Fever

Enteric Fever

Characteristics

The incubation period for enteric fever is 3-60 days, but symptoms typically occur in 1-2 weeks

  • High fever, which rises in a step-wise fashion
  • Anorexia
  • Abdominal pain
  • Malaise
  • Myalgia
  • Headache
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Delirium
  • Relative bradycardia (for the height of the fever)
  • Hepatosplenomegaly may be present
  • Rose spots may be present

    • Blanching 2-4 mm pink papules
    • Occurring in groups of 5 to 20
    • Typically on the anterior thorax
    • Usually fade after 3-4 days

Possible Pathogens

Salmonella Paratyphi A & B