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What Does My Widal Test Result Indicate?
Question: widal test result: salmonella typhi o, h, ah and bh shows non reactive. so is typhoid positive or negative in this case?
Brief Answer:
Report suggest negative widal test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Report suggest negative widal test.Widal test is done to confirm typhoid fever.It means patient is not suffering form typhoid fever.
Symptoms may be due to some other reasons.
However,repeat widal test can be done if it is clinically indicated.Widal test is usually positive in second week of fever.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Report suggest negative widal test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
Report suggest negative widal test.Widal test is done to confirm typhoid fever.It means patient is not suffering form typhoid fever.
Symptoms may be due to some other reasons.
However,repeat widal test can be done if it is clinically indicated.Widal test is usually positive in second week of fever.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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