My father has been experiencing fever for the last 3 days. His Widal test report shows S. Paratyphi O antigen at 1:80 and S. Paratyphi H antigen at 1:80. I would like to know if these results are normal or if they clearly indicate typhoid. Please clarify if we need to be concerned.

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Widal at 1:80 is borderline. If patient has typhoid symptoms, antibiotics may be needed. If afebrile and improving, monitor.

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