
๐Overview
Typhoid fever is a systemic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi. It is a serious illness characterized by prolonged fever and systemic symptoms. The term 'typhoid fever' remains the preferred and widely used name in modern medicine.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0041466ICD-10-CM
A01.0A01.00
MeSH
D014435
SNOMED CT (US)
4834000
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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