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Typhoid Complication (Perforation/Sepsis Risk)

Persistent fever with severe abdominal pain and weakness

Immediate First Aid

  • 1
    Seek urgent hospital care immediately

    Seek urgent hospital care immediately.

  • 2
    Do not give random antibiotics without clinician review

    Do not give random antibiotics without clinician review.

  • 3
    Keep patient nil by mouth if severe abdominal pain or vomiting

    Keep patient nil by mouth if severe abdominal pain or vomiting.

  • 4
    Monitor for fainting, confusion, or worsening pain

    Monitor for fainting, confusion, or worsening pain.