- Female
- 33 Years
- 09/09/2025
Hi, how can typhoid be treated at the 2nd stage? The Widal test was done, and the titre count is 320. She has been suffering from fever, cough, and cold for the past week. Initially, we thought it might be a common viral fever and consulted a doctor, but after the symptoms persisted, we got blood tests done yesterday for Dengue, malarial parasite, and Widal for typhoid.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
A Widal titre of 1:320 suggests typhoid, but this test alone is not definitive. If symptoms continue, treatment with appropriate antibiotics (like Cefixime or Azithromycin) as prescribed by your doctor is needed for typhoid at this stage. Ensure adequate hydration, light food, and complete bed rest. There is no vaccination during active typhoid infection; typhoid vaccines are used later for prevention after recovery. You can book a CBC and Liver Function Test (LFT) to monitor during treatment and share the reports with your doctor.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a LFT (Liver Function) Test Test
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