Title of article :
Cranial Nerve Palsy and Diplopia in Typhoid Fever: Case Report
Author/Authors :
Taslimi ، Reza Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Bayat ، Taha Iranian Medical Students’ Association (IMSA-Iran), Students’ Scientific Research Center (SSRC) - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Pazooki ، Behshad Department of Internal Medicine - Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex - Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Nabipoorashrafi ، Ali Department of Internal Medicine - Iran University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Salmonella typhi is the cause of an acute febrile illness with high morbidity and mortality, especially in countries with poor sanitation. Neurological complications of salmonella are severe and usually under-diagnosed. This article reports an extremely rare case of a woman with typhoid fever with a history of travel and consumption of raw fish. She had no sign of meningitis but developed diplopia and sixth nerve palsy, which was ultimately resolved by antibiotic therapy.
Keywords :
Salmonella typhi , Diplopia , Abducens nerve , Typhoid fever
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
Journal title :
Case Reports in Clinical Practice
