I have attached my Widal test report. The test was done on the sixth day of the fever, which was around 103 degrees F. Please tell me whether it is typhoid or not, as I have received two different opinions from two doctors. I am very confused.

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Widal test on day 6 can be unreliable. If TO or TH titres are less than equal 1:160, it may suggest typhoid. A blood culture in the first week is more confirmatory.

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Sir, I have been experiencing fever, productive cough, headache, and general weakness. I recently underwent a Widal test and a urine test. The results are as follows: Widal Test: S. Typhi O: 1:160 S. Typhi H: 1:80 S. Typhi A: 1:20 S. Typhi B: 1:20 Urine Report: Pus cells: 12 to 15 RBC: 0 to 1 Epithelial cells: 4 to 5 Protein: Traces Sugar : Nil Crystals: Nil I also had a Rapid Antigen test for COVID, which was negative. Could you please help me understand what these reports indicate and what might be causing my symptoms? Thank you.

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Hello sir/maam, my Widal test report is Typhi O 1:160, Typhi H 1:160, Typhi AH 1:80, and Typhi BH 1:80. Am I suffering from typhoid or not?

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