I'm looking at my wife's Widal test results, and I'm a bit concerned. The report shows S Typhi O 120, H 120, and S paratyphi AH 120, BH 120. Does this mean she has typhoid? Can you explain what these figures mean and if we should be worried about a typhoid infection?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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4+ Yrs

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, no typhoid

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Answered 04/07/2025

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