Typhoid Fever

Typhoid

📋Overview

Typhoid fever is a systemic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. It is a serious illness characterized by prolonged fever and systemic symptoms. The term 'typhoid fever' remains the preferred and widely used name in modern medicine.

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Medical codes (for reference)

UMLS CUI: C0041466

ICD-10-CM

A01.0A01.00

MeSH

D014435

SNOMED CT (US)

4834000

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Typhoid Fever

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