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WIDAL TEST (SLIDE METHOD)
SALMONELLA TYPHI `O` , SERUM 1:20 SLIDE
AGGLUTINATION
SALMONELLA TYPHI `H` , SERUM 1:20 SLIDE
AGGLUTINATION
S.PARATYPHI A `H` , SERUM 1:20 SLIDE
AGGLUTINATION
S.PARATYPHI B `H` , SERUM 1:20 SLIDE
AGGLUTINATION
Comment:
Note:
1. Titres 1:80 and above of “O” antigen & 1:160 and above of “H” antigen are significant
2. Rising titers are significant
Comments: This test measures somatic O and flagellar H antibodies against Typhoid and Paratyphoid bacilli. The agglutinins
usually appear at the end of the first week of infection and increase steadily till third / fourth week after which they start declining. A
positive Widal test may occur because of typhoid vaccination or previous typhoid infection and in certain autoimmune diseases.
Non-specific febrile disease may cause this titer to increase. The test may be falsely negative in cases of Enteric fever treated with
antibiotics in the early stages. The recommended test especially in the first week af
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Your queries are confusing.The test results appear normal.
Why did you get the test done?
Widal test is not reliable for diagnosis of typhoid fever since false positive and negative results are common.
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Widal is for typhoid fever,but not v reliable, it has to be interpreted in view of overall clinical picture and history
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The above given Widal test is negative
For any doubts consult me on practo
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Priyanka Reddy
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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