摘要：Typhoid is a systemic bacterial disease caused by Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Typhi (commonly S. Typh i).1 It is usually contracted by ingestion of food or water contaminated by fae-cal or urinary carriers excreting S. Typh i.2Typhoid continues to contribute to the global burden of dis-ease, particularly in countries with low and middle gross national income.1 Locally acquired cases of typhoid in Australia are uncommon, with most cases being associated with international travel
