Abstract
We report the first pediatric case of enteric fever caused by Salmonella enterica serotypes Typhi and Paratyphi A. Mixed infections are infrequently reported, potentially because detection of two different Salmonella serotypes in blood cultures is technically challenging. We suggest laboratory strategies to aid in the recognition of mixed infections.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Blood / microbiology
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Child
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Humans
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Salmonella paratyphi A / isolation & purification*
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Salmonella typhi / isolation & purification*
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Travel*
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Typhoid Fever / diagnosis*
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Typhoid Fever / drug therapy
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Typhoid Fever / microbiology*