What Does Typhoid 1:160 Mean?

Posted on Fri, 12 Dec 2014

Question: Typhoid fever 1:160
I m ok ow and came to office as well fever also reduced
Kindly let me know the further process...

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
When did the test?

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Typhoid 1:160 that means it is positive.

I would like to know few more details.
When did you do this test?
Have you repeated the test again?
Do you have any other symptoms rather than fever?

It is good that you are doing well.

Kindly get back to me with details.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (24 minutes later)

Hello mam

Thank u for reply....i have done it on 22.11.2014

And doctor told me its fine as not to take much tenstion and gave medicines and i just had fever and cough which is recovered now...

And adviced me not to take heavy food and oily food...

Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat it after a week

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for your information.

I hope you have received full course of medications like antibiotics and other medication.

I suggest you repeat the test after one week.

Yes, do not eat heavy food and oily food.
Eat lots of fresh fruits which gives your energy. Avoid eating outside food.
Drink plenty of fluids.

If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar