I'm feeling quite anxious about my test results. My neutrophils are at 84, and my erythrocyte sedimentation rate is 23mmhr. I've also got a pus cell count of 5-6 hpf. The results show Salmonella typhi O and H both at 1:160, while Salmonella paratyphi A and B are negative. It says negative for dengue and malaria. My RBC count is 5.61 millioncmm, platelet count is 2.13 lakhscmm, and haemoglobin is 16.2 gdl. My WBC is at 7000 cellscumm. The doctor suggested that I get admitted, but I'm really pressed for time and can't afford to do that right now. What should I do?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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3+ Yrs

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Hi from the reports it seems to be like typhoid fever. The decision of admission must be taken by you and your doctor after discussion of the condition

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm dealing with Malaria Plasmodium Falciparum again, the second time in just two months, and now it's turning into a bit of a malaria problem. On top of that, I've got Salmonella Typhoid with OD 1320, Salm. Typh. OA 1160, Salm. Ptyph. OB 1160, and Salm. Typh. HD 1160. My lymphocyte count is really low, at just 3.0, with the reference being 2040. Is taking Ciproflaxin 500mg twice a day for 7 days going to be enough for this? I live in Nigeria, so this is quite a concern for me. Would really appreciate any advice.

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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I'm really trying to understand what a "TARGET NOT DETECTED" result means from an HIV 1 RNA PCR quantitative test. It's been 7 weeks, and seeing that result has me a bit anxious. Does this mean the virus isn't there at all, or could it be something else?

That says you have no infection

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I recently got a haircut at a busy barber shop, and I'm kind of worried about something. The barber used a blade that wasn't new on my hair, and when I asked him, he said it had been used on someone elses sidelock and could still be used a few more times. I didnt see any cuts on my skin, but I'm anxious - is it possible to contract HIV this way?

-It's very unlikely for HIV to be transmitted this way, as the virus does not survive long outside the body and requires direct access to your bloodstream. Since you didn't notice any cuts, the risk is extremely low. For peace of mind, you can ensure safe

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