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Suffering From Typhoid Fever. Done With Widal Test. Possible Treatment?
hi doctor! Doctor, i m suffering from typhoid fever. my widal test reports are following S. Typhi H 1:20 +ve 1:40 +ve others are -ve S. Para Typhi AH all are -ve S. Para Typhi BH all are -ve S. Typhi O 1:20+ve 1:40+ve 1:80+ve 1:160+ve rest -ve Doctor, I wish to know about these values and the complete curable treatment. Thanks ans Ragards Durgesh Pachori India
Wed, 4 Sep 2013
Hi Durgesh,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
This test is done for typhoid but is less reliable and a rising titre is more significant a titre of 1:160 indicates possible Typhoid as cause of fever.
if the fever and clinical examination supports the diagnosis of Typhoid. Otherwise initially blood culture is more specific test, other test like Complete blood count, Urine R&M and an x ray chest may be useful.
Typhoid is definitely curable with suitable antibiotics and supportive treatment. You must take care of safe potable water and light freshly cooked food.
Other causes of fever like viral fever, Malaria, UTI and Lung infection must be considered.
You should consult a Physician and it can be treated with prescription treatment.
Hope this helps
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic,
This test is done for typhoid but is less reliable and a rising titre is more significant a titre of 1:160 indicates possible Typhoid as cause of fever.
if the fever and clinical examination supports the diagnosis of Typhoid. Otherwise initially blood culture is more specific test, other test like Complete blood count, Urine R&M and an x ray chest may be useful.
Typhoid is definitely curable with suitable antibiotics and supportive treatment. You must take care of safe potable water and light freshly cooked food.
Other causes of fever like viral fever, Malaria, UTI and Lung infection must be considered.
You should consult a Physician and it can be treated with prescription treatment.
Hope this helps
Take care.
Good Luck.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D
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Hi Durgesh!
welcome to HCM!
Your widal test report is positive for O Antigen but a single widal result is not significant.If another report shows a 4 fold rise in titres then only it is significant.Typhoid is confirmed by growth of S.typhi bacteria in blood culture.that is confirmatory test.I advice you to get a culture done.
Typhoid is completely curable.A course of sensitive antibiotics after culture and sensitivity results will cure you completely if you have typhoid .
So relax!HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU!
welcome to HCM!
Your widal test report is positive for O Antigen but a single widal result is not significant.If another report shows a 4 fold rise in titres then only it is significant.Typhoid is confirmed by growth of S.typhi bacteria in blood culture.that is confirmatory test.I advice you to get a culture done.
Typhoid is completely curable.A course of sensitive antibiotics after culture and sensitivity results will cure you completely if you have typhoid .
So relax!HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU!
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