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Is It Possible To Test Positive For Typhoid Even After Getting Cured?
i was having typhoid 2 months ago and i took medicine and fever was eliminated but i still feel headache , dizzines and uncomfort. yesterday i went for a test which still showing the the typhoid . docter explained it as that due to anti bodies the test will kept coming postive even after six months. can any 1 help me in this regard.while its true that test will come postive even after 6 months? and how can i recover fast?
Mon, 26 May 2014
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The antibodies circulate in blood and therefore the test is positive even after cure. The reversal to seronegativity may take time and this differs in many individuals. The H titre can be positive due to infection or vaccinations. The O titre can be positive because for 6 months after infection. There is another Vi antigen which shows carrier status and this can remain positive for longer periods.
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The antibodies circulate in blood and therefore the test is positive even after cure. The reversal to seronegativity may take time and this differs in many individuals. The H titre can be positive due to infection or vaccinations. The O titre can be positive because for 6 months after infection. There is another Vi antigen which shows carrier status and this can remain positive for longer periods.
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