Enteric (Typhoid) fever is a systemic disease characterized by fever & abdominal pain due to infection by Salmonella typhi or paratyphi. Most commonly it is food or water borne transmission. Incubation period varies from 5-21 days. The severity of disease depends upon host factors like immunosuppression, previous exposure, acid suppression therapy & vaccination status. It can lead to gastrointestinal bleeding in 10-20% cases and intestinal perforation in 1-3% cases.

4 mL (2 mL min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.

PCR

Sample Daily by 11 am; Report 10 days

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No special preparation required