Persistent headache in enteric fever: Secondary intracranial hypertension in an adult from an endemic region
Published online on August 03, 2026
Abstract
Tropical Doctor, Ahead of Print.
Intracranial hypertension is primarily idiopathic; it does, however, rarely occur secondary to systemic infections, such as enteric fever which is common in tropical regions. Neurological complications are recognised, but are rarely reported as linked.
Intracranial hypertension is primarily idiopathic; it does, however, rarely occur secondary to systemic infections, such as enteric fever which is common in tropical regions. Neurological complications are recognised, but are rarely reported as linked.