Haematological alterations due to typhoid fever in Enugu Urban- Nigeria

ABSTRACT

Some specific haematological changes that accompany chronic and severe typhoid fever were investigated in an endemic area of Enugu Urban-Nigeria. The results established that typhoid fever infections led to a statistically significant leucopenia (p < 0.05). In acute, chronic cases, leucopenia is accompanied with significant oligocythaemia, thrombocytopenia, anaemia and lowered haematocrit (p < 0.05). The importance of the results in the diagnosis and treatment of typhoid fever are discussed.