Salmonella vs Shigella

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Common feature of Salmonella & Shigella?

  • Gram-negative rods

  • Non-lactose fermenters

  • Invade via M cells

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Reservoir of Salmonella typhi?

Humans only

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Key virulence factor?

Vi capsule

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Disease caused by S. typhi?

Typhoid fever (enteric fever)

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Classic features of typhoid fever?

  • Fever + relative bradycardia

  • Abdominal pain

  • Rose spots

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GI progression in typhoid?

Constipation → diarrhea

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Treatment of typhoid fever?

Ceftriaxone or fluoroquinolone

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Carrier state location?

Gallbladder

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Reservoir?

Humans + animals

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Sources of infection?

  • Poultry

  • Eggs

  • Reptiles

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Treatment?

Supportive (no antibiotics in healthy patients)

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