Constipation and Enteric or typhoid fever

And all the while you thought all you had was a simple bacterial infection! Beware. Salmonella is a virulent organism that can precipitate symptoms within a day to one or two weeks. One of the clinical syndromes it is responsible of is enteric fever, which is common among developing countries. It is responsible for deaths up to 2% in several cases. Why should we maintain a good lookout against Salmonella? Read further!