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What Causes Hepatic Dysfunction While Suffering From Typhoid Fever?
my wife had typhoid second time. dr. said first time treatment is not effective. this time she have headache and body pain and stomach pain. dr. report and sonography and said that liver is functioning 50 percent. N give some antibiotics and injection and said us for wait for 2 days. he ask if there is no improvement in typhoid then admit in hospital. i want to know that how does it take time to complete recover. ? and also want to know that is my wifes liver function normally after completing recovery from typhoid. ?
Wed, 20 Mar 2019
Hi,
Typhoid fever is known to cause a wide range of hepatic complications. However, cholestasis secondary to typhoid fever has only been reported in a few instances. The pathophysiology of liver dysfunction due to typhoid infection is not yet fully understood.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
Typhoid fever is known to cause a wide range of hepatic complications. However, cholestasis secondary to typhoid fever has only been reported in a few instances. The pathophysiology of liver dysfunction due to typhoid infection is not yet fully understood.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera, Oncologist
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