Cases of Typhoid Fever Simulating Puerperal Sepsis

Typhoid fever cases in the U.S. military

BACKGROUND Salmonella enterica, serovar Typhi (S. Typhi), a causative agent of enteric fever (typhoid fever), predominately affects populations in developing regions with poor access to clean food and water. In addition, travelers to these regions are at risk of exposure. METHODS We report the epidemiological characteristics of S. Typhi cases among active duty United States military personnel...

Puerperal Fever

Puerperal Fever

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A Review of 180 Cases of Typhoid Fever

This review is based on a series of 180 cases of typhoid fever encountered in the year 1950 in hospital and general practice. The disease is usually considered to be endemic but this year the disease seems to have assumed an epidemic nature. We understand that a good number of cases has been seen by other local practitioners. The primary object of this review is to. determine the merits of chlo...

Puerperal Sepsis: A Review