Enteric fever due to Salmonella Paratyphi A in Greece: a case report

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Enteric fever is a major global public health problem and growing international travel leads to an increase in the risk of contracting infectious diseases that are endemic in the country of destination.CASE PRESENTATION: A 30-year-old Pakistani male was admitted feeling generally unwell with fever, vertigo, vomiting and headache. Admission blood cultures grew Salmonella ser. Paratyphi A. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid and Ciprofloxacin.CONCLUSION: This case report emphasizes the potent spread of Salmonellae bacilli in a developed country.