Efficacy of Cefixime in the Treatment of Uncomplicated Typhoid

Abstract

Objective: To determine the efficacy of cefixime in the treatment of uncomplicated typhoid fever in children.

Study Design: It was a descriptive case series.

Place and Duration of Study: this study was carried out at the Department of Pediatrics, Teaching Hospital D.G Khan Medical College from April 2013 to September 2013.

Materials and Methods: A total of 110 cases fulfilling the inclusion/exclusion criteria were enrolled in the study.

Results: In this study 8.78±3.87 years was the commonest age, 68(61.82%) male cases and 42(38.18%) female cases, efficacy of cefixime in the treatment of typhoid fever in children was calculated and in 96(87.27%) cases, efficacy was recorded while only 14(12.73%) cases could not treated effectively. The results of the study reveal that cefixime is safe and effective drug for the treatment of typhoid fever in children.

Conclusion: The results of the study reveal that cefixime is safe and effective drug for the treatment of typhoid fever in children.