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  • 29/01/2025

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I'm feeling a bit anxious. I've been told I have typhoid and my test results show a ratio of 1160 for the O and H antigens. The doctor mentioned that it's normal, but I'm not really sure about it. Also, my ESR is at 48. Should I be worried? Is this something I should be concerned about, or is it really okay as the doctor says?

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Dr. Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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Despite your doctor's reassurance, a Widal test ratio of 1:160 for O and H antigens is indicative of typhoid fever, and an ESR (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) of 48 is elevated, suggesting inflammation;

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