10 Symptoms of Typhoid Fever
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Peritonitis
Our digestive systems are made from a series of chambers that perform various functions. These chambers are saved from the effects of digestive juices with a protective lining, and this lining has no defense against infection. Should a pathogen manage to take hold in the stomach lining, then an infection can spread quickly. This is known as peritonitis.
Peritonitis is a symptom associated with typhoid fever and it can be very serious. Inflammation of the abdominal lining can lead to intense pain and other symptoms. If not addressed, the infection can spread to and infect other organs. It is a condition that can be fatal so should be treated as an emergency.
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