I'm really worried because I got bitten by a bat about a month ago and I didn't get the rabies vaccine. Do bats carry rabies? Should I be concerned?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Yes there is cure for that visit Psychiatrist for appropriate management

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried about the test results. The Widal test came back positive with Typhi O at 140, Typhi H at 180, and both Typhi AH and BH at 120. I'm not sure if this points to typhoid or malaria. Could you help me understand what these results mean?

Widal test results indicate a positive result for typhoid fever. The positive results for Typhi O and Typhi H suggest a recent or current infection with Salmonella typhi bacteria. To treat typhoid fever, I recommend a course of antibiotics such as Ciprofloxacin. It is important to stay hydrated and get plenty of rest during the treatment period. Remember to consult a physician before starting any new medication.

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I recently had an HIV duo 4th generation test, and the report showed it as non-reactive with a result of 0.08. What exactly does this mean?

That says you dont have infection,if you have doubt repeat the test after 6 months

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I'm really anxious about my recent HIV RNA test. It was done just two weeks after potential exposure, and the result came back as 100. Can you tell me if this is conclusive or if I need additional testing? I'm really worried and could really use your guidance.

Yes it is conclusive

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