
What Does The Widal Test Report Indicate?

Question: During Widal test it is found S typhi O as 1:80 and S typhi H as 1:80.
Paratyphi AH and BH is negative
Is typhoid confirmed by this
Have small headache and sore throat
Paratyphi AH and BH is negative
Is typhoid confirmed by this
Have small headache and sore throat
Brief Answer:
S typhi O and H antibody titer value 1:80 may suggest positive widal test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
S typhi O and H antibody titer value 1:80 may suggest positive widal test.This test is done for typhoid fever.
Cut-off value for positive result varies with laboratory.Some take cut -off value as 1 : 160.However,single value is of little clinical importance.
You need clinical correlation.Four fold increase in titration in follow up test is confirmatory for widal test.So,if clinically indicated you may need repeat test for increasing titer and you may need antibiotics based on findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
S typhi O and H antibody titer value 1:80 may suggest positive widal test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
S typhi O and H antibody titer value 1:80 may suggest positive widal test.This test is done for typhoid fever.
Cut-off value for positive result varies with laboratory.Some take cut -off value as 1 : 160.However,single value is of little clinical importance.
You need clinical correlation.Four fold increase in titration in follow up test is confirmatory for widal test.So,if clinically indicated you may need repeat test for increasing titer and you may need antibiotics based on findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


What additional test is to be done to confirm.
Also currently doctor has given medicef O .please suggest
Also currently doctor has given medicef O .please suggest
Brief Answer:
At present you don't need further tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
At present you don't need further tests.
You have been prescribed right medicines.Medicef O is a broad spectrum antibiotic and it will cover typhoid fever.
If condition doesn't improve then you may need further test.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
At present you don't need further tests.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
At present you don't need further tests.
You have been prescribed right medicines.Medicef O is a broad spectrum antibiotic and it will cover typhoid fever.
If condition doesn't improve then you may need further test.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


What are the specific precautions to be followed.
Also can I do a repeat Widal test after 6 days. Will the value come down.
Also if not after 6 days,pls tell
Also can I do a repeat Widal test after 6 days. Will the value come down.
Also if not after 6 days,pls tell
Brief Answer:
You should take medicines on time.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You should take medicines on time.If symptoms persists then repeat widal test can be done to see titration.If titration increases then injectable medicines like injection ceftriaxone 1 gm I.V twice daily can be prescribed.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You should take medicines on time.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
You should take medicines on time.If symptoms persists then repeat widal test can be done to see titration.If titration increases then injectable medicines like injection ceftriaxone 1 gm I.V twice daily can be prescribed.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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