My brother, age 16, had fever, nausea, abdominal pain and headache since 5 days. Blood report shows active infection of typhoid O 1:160, H 1:40. Can you please suggest treatment?

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Confirmed typhoid. Treatment: Oral antibiotics like cefixime or azithromycin. Rest, hydration, and paracetamol for fever. Avoid spicy or oily food.

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Take a Widal Test Test or Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test

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