A case of nontyphoidal Salmonellagastroenteritis complicated with acute acalculous cholecystitis

Background:Acute acalculous cholecystitis is an acute inflammation of the gall bladder in the absence of gallstones and is known to occur in those critically ill patients, including those after major surgery, patients with trauma or burn, and patients with sepsis and various infectious diseases. Salmonellainfection is one of the commonest food-borne illnesses. Although cholecystitis is a well-reported complication of typhoidal Salmonellainfection, it is rarely reported in nontyphoidal Salmonellainfection. Case Presentation:We report a case of nontyphoidal Salmonellainfection complicated by acute acalculous cholecystitis. Prompt diagnosis was made and the patient was recovered after percutaneous cholecystostomy. Conclusion:Acute acalculous cholecystitis is a rare, but potentially lethal, complication of Salmonella infection. The clinical presentation is often subtle; therefore, a high degree of suspicion should be maintained in managing patients with Salmonella infection and ongoing sepsis.