Analysis of Complications in Children with Typhoid Fever

Objective: To analyze the characteristics of complications in children with typhoid fever,in order to facilitate early recognition,prevention and treatment. Methods: A retrospective analysis of 154 children with typhoid fever in Chongqing from 1993 to2014 was conducted. The general condition,clinical manifestation,serum biochemical index and incidence condition of complications were analyzed. Results: Complications were found in 97 cases( 63.0%),including toxic hepatitis( 60 / 154,39.0%),toxic myocarditis( 34/154,22.1%),pneumonia( 13/154,8. 4%),bronchitis( 9/154,5. 8%),toxic encephalopathy( 4/154,2. 6%),intestinal bleeding( 3 / 154,1. 9%),hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis( 3 / 154,1. 9%),intestinal perforation( 1 / 154,0. 6%) and renal disease( 1 / 154,0. 6%). Conclusion: The incidence of complications is high in children with typhoid fever. Toxic hepatitis,toxic myocarditis and pneumonia happen in relatively high frequencies.