Risk Factors and Outcome of Complicated Typhoid Fever at Dr M R Khan Shishu Hospital

Authors

  • MF Abiduzzaman Registrar, Dept. of Paediatrics, Dr. M R Khan Shishu Hospital & ICH, Mirpur-2, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Uzzal Kumar Ghosh Assistant Professor, Dept. of Paediatrics, Khwaja Younus Ali medical college, Sirajgonj
  • Sharmin Afroze Assistant professor, Dept. of Neonatology, Dr. M R Khan Shishu Hospital & ICH, Dhaka
  • Farhana Rahat Assistant Professor, Dept. of Paediatrics, Dr. M R Khan Shishu Hospital & ICH, Dhaka
  • Ahmed Murtaza Choudhury Professor, Dept. of Paediatrics, Dr. M R Khan Shishu Hospital & ICH, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v40i4.61890

Keywords:

Complications, Typhoid Fever, Children

Abstract

Background: Typhoid fever is caused by salmonella typhi which invades the bloodstream causes systemic involvement & different complications. This study was designed to evaluate the complications of typhoid fever in children admitted to a tertiary care hospital.

Methodology: This retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted at Dr. M R Khan Shishu Hospital & ICH, over twelve months from July 2019 to June 2020 of 100 children aged 6 months to 15 years who were diagnosed with typhoid fever. Complete history, physical examination and investigation were done to reach the complications. Complications were evaluated and data were analyzed.

Results: Complications were found in 37% of typhoid fever cases. Among them, hepatitis, UTI, pneumonia, thrombocytopenia were mostly observed. The majority were boys from poor socio-economic  Backgrounds. Complications were usually found on the third week and significantly associated with male child, young age, poor socio-economic  Background, poor oral compliance, delay treatment, leukocytosis and thrombocytopenia.

Conclusion: A significant portion of children with typhoid fever can develop complications.

J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2023; 41: 58-62

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Published

2022-12-31

How to Cite

Abiduzzaman, M., Ghosh, U. K. ., Afroze, S. ., Rahat, F. ., & Choudhury, A. M. . (2022). Risk Factors and Outcome of Complicated Typhoid Fever at Dr M R Khan Shishu Hospital. Journal of Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons, 41(1), 58–62. https://doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v40i4.61890

Issue

Vol. 41 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Original Articles

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