How effective is cefixime for treating resistant strains of typhoid fever and what are the challenges in using cefixime against drug-resistant Salmonella typhi in regions with high resistance?
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Cefixime is moderately effective against resistant typhoid strains. However, its efficacy is compromised in areas with high drug-resistance due to evolving Salmonella typhi strains.