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What Does Widal Test Result "O:160, H:1:80, AH-1:20,BH-1:20" Mean?

Hi,
I got fever 10 days back, doctor suggested to go for typhoid test, Last Friday(24th Jan) I got Widal test results as
O:160, H:1:80, AH-1:20,BH-1:20.
I went for Widal Test again on January27 and Feb 2nd, there was no change in results, but i am not getting fever from a week as I am under medication.
Could you please tell me is there any thing serious??

Thanks & Regards,
Sireesha
Mon, 16 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.

Widal test remains positive for many weeks after infection as this is an antibody response.
So, stop getting checked for Typhoid test again and again.
There is no point in getting it tested and getting treatment again and again if you are not having any fever.
Just forget it and live happily.

This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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What Does Widal Test Result "O:160, H:1:80, AH-1:20,BH-1:20" Mean?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Widal test remains positive for many weeks after infection as this is an antibody response. So, stop getting checked for Typhoid test again and again. There is no point in getting it tested and getting treatment again and again if you are not having any fever. Just forget it and live happily. This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy Dr Anshul Varshney, MD