Introduction
Typhoid fever is endemic in the tropics, however the prevalence is
difficult to estimate since many febrile illnesses like malaria present
similarly[1]. Humans are the only natural host and reservoir of
Salmonella Typhi (S Typhi) and it is transmitted by the faecal oral
route[1]. In endemic areas like Uganda, it is common in the age
group of 5 to 19 years, predominately in children due possibly to their
immature immune system[2]. Gangrenous cholecystitis is rare sequelae
of acalculous cholecystitis occurring in patients with typhoid fever. We
present a case of a complicated typhoid fever in a child.