- Female
- 21 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really worried and curious about something I've come across. Can you explain in detail what it means if someone is S. Typhi O positive at 1:80? I've heard about these medical terms and test results, and I just want to understand what it all signifies for someone's health.
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S. Typhi O positive at 1:80 in a Widal test suggests a mild or borderline immune response to Salmonella typhi, the bacteria causing typhoid fever. This may indicate a past infection or vaccination, but by itself, it doesn't confirm active typhoid; clinical symptoms and other tests are essential.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Infectious Disease specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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