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Intussusception as a rare complication of typhoid fever in a child: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi , commonly presents with prolonged fever and abdominal symptoms, but gastrointestinal complications such as intussusception are exceedingly rare. We report a 10-year-old child who presented with fever, vomiting, abdominal pain and red-currant jelly stools, and was diagnosed with typhoid fever complicated by ileocolic intussusception on ultrasonography. Blood culture confirmed S. Typhi infection. The child was managed conservatively with intravenous antibiotics and supportive care, resulting in spontaneous resolution of the intussusception without surgery. This case highlights the importance of recognising unusual abdominal complications of typhoid fever and the value of early imaging and conservative treatment in stable patients.

Source: Karnataka Pediatric Journal

DOI: 10.25259/kpj_45_2025

Authors: Javeriya Shakeel Jamadar, Vinod H. Ratageri, P. K. Madhu, Raghavendra G. Namadhari

Institution: Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4417228798