Table 3 The distribution of blood culture results of febrile patients suspected of typhoid fever in St. Paul’s hospital
| Bacteria | Number of isolates (%) |
|---|---|
| S. typhi | 7 (2.6) |
| S. paratyphi | 4 (1.5) |
| Non typhoidal salmonella | 7 (2.6) |
| Other bacteria | 51 (18.9) |
| Negative blood culture | 201 (74.4) |
| Total | 270 (100.0) |
