HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Need Information About Salmonella Typhi

hi,sir im 17 years old.my report says SALMONELLA TYPHI o negative SALMONELLA TYPHI H negative SALMONELLA PARATYPHI AH 1:160 SALMONELLA PARATYPHI BH negative.What is this actually is this harmful.can u please answer to these questions briefly. and give some brief information about it.
Mon, 19 May 2014
Report Abuse
Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The test that you are talking about is the widal test.
Widal test is done for typhoid infection.
Typhoid is caused by bacteria Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi.
The infection by either of these bacteria is detected by Widal test.
Widal test detects the presence of antibodies against antigens O and H of these bacteria.
The antibody titres above 1:80 are significant and suggest infection.
The levels of antibody against Salmonella paratyphi are 1:160.
This level is significant and thus suggests infection with Salmonella paratyphi.
You need to consult your doctor with report for prescription of antibiotic against paratyphoid infection.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal

I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Salmonella


Loading Online Doctors....
Need Information About Salmonella Typhi

Hello and welcome to HCM, The test that you are talking about is the widal test. Widal test is done for typhoid infection. Typhoid is caused by bacteria Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi. The infection by either of these bacteria is detected by Widal test. Widal test detects the presence of antibodies against antigens O and H of these bacteria. The antibody titres above 1:80 are significant and suggest infection. The levels of antibody against Salmonella paratyphi are 1:160. This level is significant and thus suggests infection with Salmonella paratyphi. You need to consult your doctor with report for prescription of antibiotic against paratyphoid infection. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal