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What Does My Widal Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 30 Sep 2016

Question: My sons nanny had fever and was detected with typhoid on 23.6.16. She had typhoid medicine for 15 days as she claims. She looks fit now and has come bck to work. I had got get widal test done and found result positive with 1:80 dillusion. Para typhoid negetive. Does the result look valid as she has no fever and is completely fit. Is it safe to leep her and let her work.

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Widal test results are fine.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.

Based on the information, your report suggests that titres for Salmonella typhi which is the causative agent for typhoid fever are low. The titres should be more than 1:160 thus you are not suffering from typhoid fever.

Regarding let her work, it depends on her general health and the work that is does, I won't be able to comment on it without examination. So it is better if you see local doctor for that.
Hope this helps
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Harish Naik (43 minutes later)

I just hope its not infectious/contagious as she takes care of my son including feeding him

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ask her to was her hands with antiseptic solution before feeding

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
That is fine, ask her to wash her hands thoroughly with antiseptic solution or soap before feeding him.
This will be sufficient.
Hope this helps
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj