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Typhoid negative
I am having all symptoms related to typhoid from 10 days and taking medications as well but all my blood tests are negative.
Do I need to take any other tests.Already done with blood culture as well but it is also negative
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Even though your blood tests and culture are negative, it’s possible that you are experiencing a typhoid-like illness, or a post-infectious syndrome. Typhoid fever can sometimes be missed on early blood tests or masked by prior antibiotic use.
Next Steps
1. Get repeat blood tests: CBC, CRP, ESR, LFT.
2. Consider Widal test or Typhidot IgM/IgG if not already done (though not highly specific).
3. Evaluate for dengue, malaria, and leptospira (especially if there is fever + body ache).
4. If symptoms continue: get stool culture, USG abdomen, and consult a physician in person.
Health Tips
• Complete any antibiotic course prescribed (don’t stop early).
• Stay hydrated and avoid spicy/oily food.
• Keep monitoring temperature and symptoms—note any rash, loose motions, or abdominal pain.
• Avoid self-medicating with antibiotics or ster
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Dear Practo User.
Thanks for sending across your query.
If all typhoid tests including blood culture are negative, your symptoms may be due to another infection or condition. Consider stool tests, repeat CBC, or tests for other causes like viral fever, malaria, or GI infections. Follow up with your doctor for further evaluation.
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Investigation-
1. Stool Culture / Urine Culture-
Useful if blood culture is negative. May detect carriers or late infection.
2. PCR (Salmonella typhi-specific DNA)
⁉️ Clinical Red Flags:
• Toxic look
• Abdominal distension
• Relative bradycardia (Faget sign)
• Rose spots
• Hepatosplenomegaly
consult if need more detail.
get well soon
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It appears to be a case of viral infection. It is good that investigations done for typhoid and blood culture are negative. Important is to consult a general physician and provide all the data points to reach at exact diagnosis and get proper treatment. Good luck
Next Steps
consult a general physician, provide all data points to reach at exact diagnosis and get proper treatment
Health Tips
1. Plenty of fluid
2. Take adequate rest
3.Sleep enough
3. Take PCM only in case of fever.
5. avoid self medication especially antibiotics
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