Paratyphoid Fever - Paratyphoid C

Paratyphoid C

Paratyphoid C is a rare infection, generally seen in the Far East. It presents as a septicaemia with metastatic abscesses. Cholecystitis is possible in the course of the disease.

Antibodies to para C are not usually tested and the diagnosis is made with blood cultures.

Chloramphenicol therapy is generally effective.