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

I have been having a fever for the past 5 days. I got my blood tests done, including Tiofad and BE. Should I also get a COVID test? Can I start treatment with Tiofad now?

Question 3

My daughter is 5 years old. Her Widal test report shows S. Typhi O 1:60 (Positive), S. Typhi H 1:80 (Positive), S. Para Typhi AH 1:20 (Negative), and S. Para Typhi BH 1:20 (Negative). Is this typhoid high, medium, or low? Are there any common medicines she should take? Should we change her food and water habits?

Can COVID 19 cause a false positive typhoid result? Please clear my doubt. Today, I was confirmed typhoid positive. Here is my report.

COVID does not cause false positive typhoid. However, Widal test (if used alone) is unreliable. Typhidot or blood culture is more accurate.

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I have been having a fever for the past 5 days. I got my blood tests done, including Tiofad and BE. Should I also get a COVID test? Can I start treatment with Tiofad now?