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I am 20 years old,I am suffering from fever for the last 7-8 days.The fever was in between 99F-101 F.I did blood test yesterday. I dont have fever now. The results show typhi o Antigen Titre - 1:80 s typhi H Antigen Titre - 1:80 s paratyphi AH Antigen- negative s paratyphi BH Antigen- negative My doctor prescribed me cifex antibiotics... How long should I take it? And what should be my diet now?
Hello dear I understand your concern Your report is clinically significant for the typhoid fever. You should take the cifex for first 7 days. Repeat the test after the 7 days. If titre will be increased or remain same, you have to continue for next 7 days. Antibiotic duration also depend on the clinical symptoms. Also take acetaminophen for fever. Take complete rest. Drink home made fruit juice. Drink plentu of lukewarm water. Take light diet like roti, rice, curd and khichdi in small frequent meal Avoid outside food. Hope this may help you
Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar
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Hello dear I understand your concern Your report is clinically significant for the typhoid fever. You should take the cifex for first 7 days. Repeat the test after the 7 days. If titre will be increased or remain same, you have to continue for next 7 days. Antibiotic duration also depend on the clinical symptoms. Also take acetaminophen for fever. Take complete rest. Drink home made fruit juice. Drink plentu of lukewarm water. Take light diet like roti, rice, curd and khichdi in small frequent meal Avoid outside food. Hope this may help you Contact HCM for further health query Best regards Dr. Sagar