My Widal test report shows, Typhi O antigen 1:80, Typhi H antigen 1:160, Para Typhi A (H) 1:40, and Para Typhi B (H) no agglutination seen. The test result is positive. Please explain what this means.

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Dr Shaik Kalam

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This suggests mild or past exposure to typhoid. 1:160 (H) is borderline positive. Diagnosis must be clinical and lab based.

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