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.
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