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Can one develop leaky gut from a previous typhoid infection?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Short answer is yes, typhoid can cause bowel perforations and in this case a fistula seems likely, resulting in incontinence.

Answered 2/9/2020

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