Cholestatic hepatitis in a patient with typhoid fever - a case report

Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob. 2011 Oct 8:10:35. doi: 10.1186/1476-0711-10-35.

Abstract

Typhoid fever is a very common infectious disease, particularly in developing countries such as Sri Lanka. Although multiple organs are known to be affected by the disease, hepatic involvement could be considered the most important as studies have showed that it is associated with a higher relapse rate. We report a young patient who presented with fever and jaundice and found to have cholestatic hepatitis secondary to typhoid fever.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cholestasis / complications
  • Cholestasis / diagnosis*
  • Cholestasis / microbiology
  • Cholestasis / pathology*
  • Hepatitis / complications*
  • Hepatitis / diagnosis*
  • Hepatitis / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Jaundice, Obstructive / diagnosis
  • Jaundice, Obstructive / pathology
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Male
  • Sri Lanka
  • Typhoid Fever / complications*