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  • 29/01/2025

I'm really worried about my friend's CT scan results. It shows focal gliosis in the right posterior perinatal region. Can you explain what this means? Should we be concerned and what kind of treatment should he consider? Is this something serious?

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Dr. Dr Kareemulla Shaik

Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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  • MBBS
  • 0+ Yrs
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Interpreting Widal test results:

Positive results:

  • Typhi O: 180
  • Typhi H: 140

Negative results:

  • Typhi AH
  • Typhi BH

After 5 days of fever, these results suggest:

You likely have typhoid fever.

However, confirm with your doctor, as:

  • False positives can occur
  • Other tests (e.g., blood culture, PCR) may be necessary for confirmation

Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...

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