Hi, my husband Widal test report shows Typhi O 1:20 and the rest are negative. Does this mean he has typhoid or not?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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A titer of 1:20 is not diagnostic of typhoid and may be due to past exposure or vaccination. Typhoid diagnosis requires higher titers or rising values in serial testing. No treatment unless clinical symptoms and higher titers are present. Repeat test in 3 to 5 days if symptoms persist.

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