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Reliability of widal test
My widal test values are as follows:
Salmonella Typhi O Antigen : 1:40
Salmonella Typhi H Antigen : 1:40
Salmonella Paratyphi AH Antigen : 1:20
Salmonella Paratyphi BH Antigen : 1:20
So is this a negative report? If yes does it mean that there's no typhoid at all or that it could later develop into typhoid?
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Above report is normal, it's negative.
It will not convert into typhoid later
And Widal is non specific test.
A person typically contracts typhoid through contaminated food and drinking water. It may also pass from person to person by carriers who do not know they carry the bacteria.
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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. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yah ,According to your report it indicate you have no Typhoid .
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confirmatory test of typhoid is Tyhpidot IgG and IgM.
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if you have any doubt you can take consultation.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Raveendran S R
Diabetologist
14 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi., I can understand your concern.
Yes reports are negative means no typhoid.
Most of us will be having very mild typhoid antigen which is not problematic.
It may get aggravated due to improper diet., Unhygienic food or repeated exposure to typhoid.
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drink adequate water
make sure of hygienic food habits.
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