I recently had a Typhidot IgM test, which came back weak positive two days ago. My father arranged for a railway doctor in my hometown, who, after reviewing my report, prescribed Azithromycin 1 gm in the morning and Levofloxacin 750 mg at night. Today is my second day of medication and the sixth day of typhoid symptoms. My fever goes down after taking the medicines, but a mild fever (98.8 to 99.1F) returns after 8 to 9 hours. I am very nervous because of the many negative stories about typhoid online, and I am alone in Delhi. I am concerned whether this dose is appropriate or too high, and whether this treatment is safe and effective.

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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Dosage is high but acceptable in moderate typhoid. Weak positive suggests early infection. Persistent low grade fever is common. Continue meds as advised, hydrate well, avoid spicy food. If fever persists greater than 7 days, repeat CBC and Widal.

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Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a Widal Test Test

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