Answer BOF 10

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BOF 10
Typhoid fever, all are true except :
1-human being is the only reservoir
2-constipation is seen in the first week but diarrhoea in the second week
3-rose spot are seen in a minority
4-blood cultures have the highest yield in the first week
5-bone marrow cultures are useless in those who were partially treated

Answer 5
1-unlike other salmonella species
2-also palpable spleen and rose spots are seen in the 2nd week
3-but are highly suggestive when seen
4-about 90% positivity and then decreases there after
5-false, the main indication is in those who were exposed to antibiotics

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Revise typhoid fever KEYS to SUCCESS in Medicine page 540-542

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