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Typhoid in pregnancy

2023-08-18 04:31:49
I am 8 weeks pregnant. 2 days back i had 100 degrees fever and blood test report shows that I have typhoid fever (Widal test) and pus cells are 9-10. For pus cell, i already take cefixime for 5 days but there is no improvement. After that, doctor recommended me augmentin 650 mg thrice a day for 7 days. Is it safe during pregnancy as it is category B medicine. Also, i want to know if typhoid can cause birth defects in babies?
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Typhoid doesn't cause any birthdefects in baby. Augmentin can be used . Avoided in last weeks of pregnancy. If your urine routine has that much of pus cells better get a urine culture done.

Answered2023-08-18 04:37:12

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You need antibiotics as per culture sensitivity Augmentin is safe in pregnancy typhoid does not cause birth effects in babies

Answered2023-08-18 06:25:42

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Widal test can be positive, it's titre that is important. Augmentin is safe. Typhoid doesn't cause birth defects in babies

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