I have had a headache and cold for the last 2 to 3 days, and I also feel body ache. My serology/Widal slide test report shows: S. typhi O 1/80 positive, S. typhi H 1/80 positive, S. paratyphi AH 1/40 negative, S. paratyphi BH 1/40 negative. I want to confirm, do I have typhoid or not?

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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1:80 is a low titer, may not indicate active typhoid. Could be viral or common cold. Monitor symptoms.

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Answered 08/09/2025

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