I have attached my Widal test report. The test was done on the sixth day of the fever, which was around 103 degrees F. Please tell me whether it is typhoid or not, as I have received two different opinions from two doctors. I am very confused.

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Dr Hema Pratima

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Widal test on day 6 can be unreliable. If TO or TH titres are less than equal 1:160, it may suggest typhoid. A blood culture in the first week is more confirmatory.

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