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Which is the confirmation test for typhoid fever ??? Widal test positive means typhoid fever ??? Every year I get fever 2-3 times which takes about 8-10 days to get cure.
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Widal is the test for typhoid to know if infection still is there
Cultures only when acutely infected
If u r having yearly then maybe you r suffering from typhoid mary
Please consult GAstroenterologist
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Widal reports are posted in Ratios. Kindly consult with your reports.
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Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Kolkata
Blood culture for s.typhi.widal test positive in high dilution & rising titre may indicate typhoid fever.
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