I'm worried because I just found out I have typhoid fever, and my test results showed an O antigen level of 1160 and an H antigen level of 180. Does that mean my typhoid is severe? Also, how long should I expect to wait before I start feeling better?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Answered 25/07/2025

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