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Endoscopy was not available, had it been,
here's what might have been seen.
- Markedly enlarged submucosal lymphoid
aggregates (Peyer's patches).
- Focal areas of mucosal ulceration.
- Perforation of the bowel wall through
the focally necrotic Peyer's patch.
Yes, Otieno has malaria, but what is
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- Otieno's life threatening problem is typhoid fever
with bowel perforation.
Dr. Tom Hrisomalos of Bloomington,
Indiana, helped with this case. Hear of his experiences by clicking the
controller buttons below.
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Typhoid fever |