Abstract

Enteric fever, caused by the human-restricted bacteria Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (typhoid) and Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi A, B, and C (paratyphoid), affects persons residing in, or travelling from, areas lacking safe water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure. Transmission is by the faecal–oral route. A gradual fever onset over 3–7 days with malaise, headache, and myalgia is typical. Symptoms can be altered by previous antimicrobial...