Solitary splenic abscess caused by Salmonella typhi in an adult - A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Aarthi Sundaresan*, Srujana Prabhala, Ami Varaiya, Harshad Limaye

Volume : 10, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 181-183

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmr.2023.032

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Abstract

A 71-year-old male was admitted to our hospital with complaints of fever, weakness and abdominal pain for 15 days. PET CT showed findings suggestive of a solitary splenic abscess. CT guided aspiration of the abscess was done and sent to lab for testing along with routine investigations and blood culture. Aspirate culture grew Salmonella typhi. The patient was treated with intravenous Cefepime followed by oral Cefixime along with supportive care. On follow up, complete resolution of the abscess was noted.
 

Keywords: Splenic abscess, CT, Culture, Salmonella typhi.

How to cite : Sundaresan A, Prabhala S, Varaiya A, Limaye H, Solitary splenic abscess caused by Salmonella typhi in an adult - A case report. Indian J Microbiol Res 2023;10(3):181-183

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