Infectious Acute Pancreatitis: Salmonella Typhimurium

Acute pancreatitis is most commonly attributed to gallstones or alcohol consumption. Infectious etiologies remain rare and are often overlooked. Salmonella enterica typically presents as self-limiting gastroenteritis, but it can occasionally lead to severe systemic complications. We report a case precipitated by S. enterica serotype Typhimurium in a 48-year-old male returning from North Africa. History-taking, physical examination, and investigations ruled out common biliary and metabolic causes and confirmed Salmonella infection. The patient was treated with intravenous antibiotics and supportive care, leading to significant clinical and biochemical improvement. This case highlights the importance of clinicians maintaining a high index of suspicion for infectious causes of pancreatitis, particularly in patients with a relevant clinical history.