I have been experiencing continuous headache for the past 4 to 5 days along with intermittent fever. My malaria test is negative, and according to the lab assistant, my typhoid test is positive. My typhoid report shows: O: 1:120 TH: 1:60 BH and AH: Not detected I am confused whether this indicates typhoid or not, and if not, what could be causing my headache and fever? Please advise.

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Widal test shows possible typhoid if titres are greater than or equal to 1:160, but your titres are borderline. Widal alone is not reliable, get Typhidot IgM or blood culture for confirmation. Persistent headache and fever should be further evaluated by a doctor.

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