Intussusception as a rare complication of typhoid fever in a child – A case report

Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella Typhi , commonly presents with prolonged fever and abdominal symptoms, but gastrointestinal complications such as intussusception are exceedingly rare. We report a 9-year-old child who presented with fever, vomiting, abdominal pain and red-currant jelly stools, and was diagnosed with typhoid fever complicated by ileocolic intussusception on ultrasonography. Blood culture confirmed S. Typhi infection. The child was managed conservatively with intravenous antibiotics and supportive care, resulting in spontaneous resolution of the intussusception without surgery. This case highlights the importance of recognising unusual abdominal complications of typhoid fever and the value of early imaging and conservative treatment in stable patients.