I have a Widal test report. TO is 1:160 positive, TH is negative, AH is negative, and BH is negative. I took Ciprobid 500 mg tablet twice a day for 10 days. The doctor asked me to stop the tablets for seven days and get the report again, saying it may become negative. Is this possible? I need to submit a negative report for my foreign employment as a hotelier. My physician said it is impossible and that TO can remain the same without any rise for a long time.

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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TO 1:160 is borderline. After antibiotics, titre may remain positive for months. It is hard to turn negative quickly. Repeat test may help but not always reliable for clearance proof.

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