Enteric Fever Treatment in India
About Enteric Fever
Key Highlights
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Accurate diagnosis through a combination of clinical assessment and laboratory culture tests.Effective treatment with specific antibiotics to eliminate the Salmonella bacteria.Management of symptoms like persistent high fever, headache, and gastrointestinal discomfort.Prevention of serious complications, including intestinal bleeding or perforation.Guidance on infection control to prevent transmission to others.Monitoring for and management of potential relapse or chronic carrier state./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent high-grade fever (often rising in a stepwise pattern) lasting more than 3-4 days.
- Presence of symptoms like headache, malaise, abdominal pain, and constipation or diarrhea.
- Characteristic physical signs such as a relative bradycardia or rose spots on the trunk.
- Recent travel to or residence in an area where typhoid fever is endemic.
- Exposure to a known carrier or contaminated food/water source.
- Positive screening tests like the Widal test, though culture confirmation is definitive.
How to prepare
- Detailed medical history and physical examination by the Internal Medicine doctor.
- Collection of blood samples for culture (most sensitive in the first week of fever).
- Possible collection of stool, urine, or bone marrow samples for culture in specific cases.
- Discontinuation of any non-essential medications, especially antibiotics, prior to sample collection to avoid false-negative cultures.
- Patient education on the nature of the illness, treatment plan, and necessary isolation precautions.
- Arrangement for hospitalization if the patient is severely ill, dehydrated, or showing signs of complications.
Risks & possible complications
- Antibiotic resistance, requiring a switch to more potent or alternative drugs.
- Severe complications like intestinal perforation or gastrointestinal hemorrhage.
- Development of a chronic carrier state where the person sheds bacteria without symptoms.
- Relapse of infection after initial treatment.
- Adverse reactions to antibiotics, such as allergic reactions or Clostridioides difficile infection.
- Other rare complications including hepatitis, myocarditis, or neurological manifestations.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Fever typically subsides within 3-5 days of starting appropriate antibiotics, but the full antibiotic course (usually 7-14 days) must be completed.
- Importance of adequate hydration and a nutritious, easily digestible diet during recovery.
- Follow-up stool cultures may be recommended to confirm eradication, especially for food handlers.
- Gradual return to normal activities as energy levels improve; full recovery of strength may take several weeks.
- Education on proper hygiene, safe food/water practices, and vaccination for future prevention.
- Monitoring for symptoms of relapse, which can occur 1-3 weeks after recovery.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
2-4 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering enteric fever in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for enteric fever in India include Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform enteric fever. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for enteric fever compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Enteric Fever in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing enteric fever.
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Internal Medicine Specialists for Enteric Fever
Explore experienced internal medicine specialists who regularly perform enteric fever and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
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Manipal Hospital Varthur Road
- 3 Years Experience
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Gem Hospital Perungudi
- 8 Years Experience
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Gem Hospital Perungudi
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Manipal Hospital Goa
- 16 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 21 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 36 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 21 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 30 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 16 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Mysore
- 14 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 14 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
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