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I'm trying to understand what it means when the widal test result says "non reactive." Could you explain this in detail? Also, I've been dealing with typhoid for about 4 months now and it just won't go away. Can you recommend any good doctors for treating typhoid? I'm really worried since it's been such a long time.

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Dr. Dr Ranjith Darla

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-A "non-reactive" result in a Widal test means that no significant antibodies against *Salmonella* (the bacteria causing typhoid fever) were detected in your blood. This usually indicates you don't currently have an active infection, but its not always

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