Abstract
AbstractBackgroundNon‐typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a major cause of infectious diarrhea worldwide. Although NTS bacteremia is frequently observed in immunocompromised hosts, it rarely occurs in healthy subjects.Case presentationWe report a case in which a 15‐year‐old male was diagnosed with NTS bacteremia after undergoing an operation. He had a high temperature on the 6th postoperative day but did not exhibit any obvious gastrointestinal manifestations. A blood culture was positive for NTS. Cefotaxime was intravenous, and the patient's symptoms improved.ConclusionWe experienced a case of non‐typhoidal Salmonella (NTS), which is rare in healthy individuals.
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