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Typhoid present or not
My WBC's were lesser than normal(tested on 20/04/23).On 23/04/23, I had fever(max temp 102°F)with throatache..Took tab Azithral 250(Twice a day for 5 days) Wbc's increased to 3.61×10^3(tested on 28.04.2023),doc suspected typhoid...My current symptoms are severe nausea(unrelieved with tab Ibset),some headache,loss of appetite and raised body temp is between 99°F-100°F
My Typhoid Igm is POSITIVE and typhoid Igg is negative..Widal is negative..0-1 pus cells is present in stool
Kindly tell me whether I have TYPHOID or not(If no,then why is Igm positive?)and what should be done for the same🙏
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Typhoid is negative
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Do other relevant tests for same
Provide detailed history during online consultation
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Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil
Allergist/Immunologist
26 yrs exp
Bangalore
Immunoglobulin M (IgM) is one of several isotypes of antibody (also known as immunoglobulin) that are produced by vertebrates. IgM is the largest antibody, and it is the first antibody to appear in the response to initial exposure to an antigen.
However it is seen in very low titres.
So, to interpret the report, it means that you have been exposed to SalmonellaTyphi antigens, but it is NOT CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT as it has to be above 1:80 titre to become clinically significant.
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repeat the test after 1 week. Continue all medications as advised by your physician.
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Dr. Varunkumar J
Ear-Nose-Throat (ENT) Specialist
8 yrs exp
Puducherry
Good morning
Typhoid titres are less and not significant
Looks like viral etiology
Kindly get a physician opinion
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Dr. Hiral Shah
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
4 yrs exp
Vadodara
Kindly consult physician for the same
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Dr. Shradha Chandra
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
8 yrs exp
Bareilly
Negative..
Kindly consult general physician for the same
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