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How Normal Is A Typhoid Positive Wild Test In Infants?
Hi my daughter was tested Typhoid positive in Widal Test, 5 days back and after 5 days the Typhoid Slide test has also come out to be positive with a very low platellete count of 18,000 only. She is7 years old. Please advise if this is normal or a dangerous situstion. Please answer ASAP as I'm very much worried.
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Hi, Welcome to Health care magic forum.
The widal test may be positive, in many instances, and there might be parallel infection of the typhoid as well.
Plate lets are low means it is strongly suggestive of the dengue fever. Series of platelet count tests done, and it is still dropping down,she may need infusion of the platelets immediately, followed by the treatment for the fever.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
The widal test may be positive, in many instances, and there might be parallel infection of the typhoid as well.
Plate lets are low means it is strongly suggestive of the dengue fever. Series of platelet count tests done, and it is still dropping down,she may need infusion of the platelets immediately, followed by the treatment for the fever.
I advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis.
Wishing for a quick and complete recovery. Thank you.
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