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Realiable test for typhoid

2020-06-08 05:27:58
Darr team, I want to know what is the most reliable test to dignose the Typhoid. I dignosed with typhoid 2 months ago and now I am recovering. I want to check my self for infection.
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Culture is hold standard test...others r widal nd typhidot.,, if ur symptoms are not persist then even no test is indicated.

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Blood culture and sensitivity is gold standard Typhidot IgM Widal test is less specific..
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Kindly consult me online

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Culture is more specific

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Culture is the best test to diagnose typhoid..but after 2 months it is unlikely that it turns positive and is not indicated also... How were u diagnosed then?..how long did u take treatment?..did ur symptoms resolve?..all these will only better guide us to tell u what is needed now..

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