Mithany Reda H, Shaikh Amarah, Scott Catherine, Abdalla Mazin, Graham Matthew, Gerogiannis Ioannis N
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Upon Thames, GBR.
General Surgery, Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Kingston Upon Thames, GBR.
Cureus. 2024 Jan 30;16(1):e53213. doi: 10.7759/cureus.53213. eCollection 2024 Jan.
Salmonella typhi, commonly known for causing typhoid fever, is recognized as a bacterium responsible for a wide range of gastrointestinal and systemic infections. While its systemic manifestations have been well-documented, its association with localized gastrointestinal complications, such as appendicitis, remains relatively rare and less explored. This case report presents a compelling clinical case of a 55-year-old patient who presented with symptoms of gastrointestinal distress and was diagnosed with S. typhi-induced appendicitis. The patient's history, clinical presentation, laboratory investigations, radiological findings, management, and outcomes are thoroughly discussed. The report also touches upon the broader context of appendicitis etiology and highlights the significance of prompt diagnosis and intervention in cases of Salmonella-induced appendicitis.
伤寒沙门氏菌通常因引起伤寒热而为人所知，它被认为是一种可导致多种胃肠道和全身性感染的细菌。虽然其全身性表现已有充分记录，但其与局部胃肠道并发症（如阑尾炎）的关联仍然相对罕见且研究较少。本病例报告展示了一例引人关注的临床病例，一名55岁患者出现胃肠道不适症状，被诊断为伤寒沙门氏菌引起的阑尾炎。文中对该患者的病史、临床表现、实验室检查、影像学检查结果、治疗及预后进行了全面讨论。报告还涉及阑尾炎病因的更广泛背景，并强调了对伤寒沙门氏菌引起的阑尾炎病例进行及时诊断和干预的重要性。
