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How Long Does Typhoid Fever Take To Get Cured?
My widal test is possitive for typhoid and it is in the initial stage.i am taking antibiotics for the past 15 days..still I have fluctuations in temperature..when I take paracetamol 650 the temp becomes normal and I am adviced to take four tab per day..I had dry cough but now I have once or twice a day..but feel very tired and when I walk to first floor I feel I breadh heavily...bp is normal..occasionallyni have head heach..hiw long should I continue antibiotics..
Thu, 10 Jan 2019
Hello,
So typhoid fever should respond within 5 to 7 days and antibiotics are not required beyond this period. You require a detailed evaluation for a non-responding fever.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
So typhoid fever should respond within 5 to 7 days and antibiotics are not required beyond this period. You require a detailed evaluation for a non-responding fever.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
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