Beyond Gastroenteritis: A Case of Salmonella Infection Leading to Adrenal Insufficiency
Primary adrenal insufficiency (PAI), or Addison's disease, is a rare and potentially life-threatening condition that requires prompt diagnosis and management. While most cases are autoimmune, other causes include infections such as <i>Salmonella</i>, though this is rarely reported. We describe a case of bilateral adrenal abscesses and adrenal insufficiency secondary to disseminated <i>Salmonella</i> Saintpaul infection in a previously healthy 20-year-old male following travel to Thailand. This case highlights the importance of early recognition of adrenal involvement in septic patients with persistent fever and electrolyte imbalances, even in immunocompetent individuals.
Authors
- Aye C. Paing (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7758-7466)
- Kyaw Thura
- Clare Pollard
- Aye Pyae Tin Hla
- Thwe Thwe Wint Htal
Institutions
- Glan Clwyd Hospital (GB)
- West Middlesex University Hospital (GB)
- Warwick Hospital (GB)
- Victoria Hospital (GB)
- Victoria Hospital (IN)
- South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.94443
- Primary Topic
- Adrenal Hormones and Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00