A case report of typhoid fever masquerading as acute typhoid glomerulonephritis

Multiorgan Dysfunction: A Rare Complication of Typhoid Fever

“…Renal failure in typhoid may be a part of septicemia or shock (9). Given that, hepatitis and nephritis occurring simultaneously in typhoid patients are very rare while it may be more common in HIV positive patients with typhoid fever (9). Probably acute renal failure in our case (HIV negative) is a part of Salmonella typhi septicemia.…”

“…Jaundice due to typhoid hepatitis may precipitate the occurrence of typhoid glomerulonephritis. Presence of typhoid nephritis increases mortality between 20% -30% in untreated typhoid fever (9). The potentially serious renal and hepatic complication of typhoid fever along with thrombocytopenia, which may coexist in the same patient simultaneously, is highlighted in this report.…”

“…Renal complications due to typhoid occurs in 2% -3% of cases and is considered to be rare in children (8). Patients with typhoid glomerulonephritis may be presented with acute renal failure, hypertensive encephalopathy or nephritic syndrome (9). Renal failure in typhoid may be a part of septicemia or shock (9).…”

“…Patients with typhoid glomerulonephritis may be presented with acute renal failure, hypertensive encephalopathy or nephritic syndrome (9). Renal failure in typhoid may be a part of septicemia or shock (9). Given that, hepatitis and nephritis occurring simultaneously in typhoid patients are very rare while it may be more common in HIV positive patients with typhoid fever (9).…”