not-yet-known not-yet-known not-yet-known unknown METHODS Laboratory tests showed mild leukocytosis and an elevated C-reactive protein of 65 mg/L (normal <10 mg/L), while liver function tests were within normal limits. Tests for dengue, malaria, and leptospirosis were negative. The diagnosis of typhoid fever with profound bilateral SNHL was supported by a positive Widal test (O titer ≥1:160) and pure tone audiometry (PTA) (Figure 1). She was treated with intravenous (IV) ceftriaxone (2 g every 12 hours), paracetamol (1 g IV stat followed by 1 g orally three times daily), and oral prednisolone in a tapering dose starting at 1 mg/kg/day.