Pathophysiology question
The most severe form of salmonellosis is:
- typhoid fever
- bacteremia
- paratyphoid fever
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July 27th, 2005 at 12:06 am
Answer: 2
Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever are both caused by species of the genus Salmonella. Paratyphoid fever usually presents with milder symptoms. Typhoid fever symptoms can be severe and can without treatment can lead to death However, bacteremia from Salmonella species S. choleraesuis, S. typhimurium, or S. heidelberg in the blood carries the greatest risk for death if not promptly treated with antibiotics and other supportive measures