Non-typhoidal Salmonella severe sepsis in an immunocompetent young woman
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Non-typhoidal Salmonella severe sepsis in an immunocompetent young woman.
To cite: Ramalho J, Correia J. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2013008773 DESCRIPTION A previously healthy, immunocompetent 24-year-old woman presented with onset of diarrhoea (without blood or mucus), vomiting and abdominal pain within 6 h of evolution. She stated a consumption of well water and tomato pulp a few days ago and no recent history of ...
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عنوان ژورنال: Case Reports
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-008773