Question 1

I recently had a Typhidot IgM test, which came back weak positive two days ago. My father arranged for a railway doctor in my hometown, who, after reviewing my report, prescribed Azithromycin 1 gm in the morning and Levofloxacin 750 mg at night. Today is my second day of medication and the sixth day of typhoid symptoms. My fever goes down after taking the medicines, but a mild fever (98.8 to 99.1F) returns after 8 to 9 hours. I am very nervous because of the many negative stories about typhoid online, and I am alone in Delhi. I am concerned whether this dose is appropriate or too high, and whether this treatment is safe and effective.

Question 2

My widal test report of typhoid is typhi O 1:40 and typhi H 1:160. What does this mean?

Question 3

Hi. In my Widal test report, S. typhi O is 1:320 and S. typhi H is 1:80. I started having fever on 6th November. After one week, I vomited three times a day and had loose motions, so I took two drips a day and medicines to stop the loose motions and vomiting. My blood pressure also went down to 80 by 60. Since 13th November until now, I have had loose motions and slight fever. I also experience stomach pain and bloating. I feel tired almost all day long. Is it typhoid or something else?

This is my report: S. typhi O is 1:320 S. typhi H is 1:160 S. typhi AH is Negative S. typhi BH is Negative Please tell me what this report means. Do I have typhoid or not?

Titers above 1:160 suggest typhoid exposure, especially if there are symptoms. Confirm with blood culture if possible.

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My widal test report of typhoid is typhi O 1:40 and typhi H 1:160. What does this mean?