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(A01.4) Paratyphoid fever, unspecified
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9 312 in individuals diagnosis paratyphoid fever, unspecified confirmed
1 781 deaths with diagnosis paratyphoid fever, unspecified
19% mortality rate associated with the disease paratyphoid fever, unspecified
Diagnosis paratyphoid fever, unspecified is diagnosed Men are 3.84% more likely than Women
4 835
Men receive the diagnosis paratyphoid fever, unspecified
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis paratyphoid fever, unspecified
1 781 (39.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease paratyphoid fever, unspecified - Men aged 30-34 and Women aged 25-29
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-19, 25-44, 50-69
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 20-24, 45-49, 70-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 30-34, 65-74, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-29, 35-64, 75-79
Disease Features paratyphoid fever, unspecified
Absence or low individual and public risk
Paratyphoid fever, unspecified - what does this mean
Paratyphoid fever is an infection caused by the salmonella paratyphi bacteria, which is closely related to the bacteria that causes typhoid fever. it is spread through contaminated food and water, and can cause symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. treatment typically involves antibiotics, and in severe cases, hospitalization.
What happens during the disease - paratyphoid fever, unspecified
Paratyphoid fever is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria salmonella enterica serovar paratyphi. it is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food or water, and can cause fever, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and headache. the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and spread to other organs, leading to complications such as pneumonia, encephalitis, and peritonitis. in severe cases, septic shock and death can occur.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical exam to check for signs of fever, abdominal pain, and tenderness
- Blood tests to identify the presence of antibodies to the bacteria that causes paratyphoid fever
- Stool sample to detect the presence of bacteria
- Urine sample to detect the presence of bacteria
- Chest X-ray to check for any signs of pneumonia
- CT scan to check for any signs of abscesses or other complications
- Ultrasound to check for any signs of organ damage
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce the severity of symptoms and prevent complications.
- Administer antibiotics such as ampicillin or chloramphenicol to reduce the severity of symptoms.
- Provide supportive care such as fluids and electrolytes to prevent dehydration.
- Prescribe antipyretics to reduce fever.
- Prescribe anti-diarrheal medications to reduce symptoms.
- Prescribe antacids to reduce stomach acidity.
- Prescribe vitamins and minerals to prevent nutritional deficiencies.
- Prescribe pain medications to reduce pain.
- Provide education about the disease and the importance of hygiene.
40 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Paratyphoid fever, unspecified - Prevention
Paratyphoid fever, unspecified can be prevented by practicing good hygiene and sanitation, such as washing hands regularly with soap and water, avoiding contact with contaminated water or food, and cooking food thoroughly. vaccines are also available to protect against the disease.