I have had a low grade fever for two months. My doctor advised some blood tests, which show typhoid, WBC count of 16,000, and ESR of 70. What should I do?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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These suggest chronic or unresolved infection. Repeat blood culture and Widal, and test for TB (Mantoux or Quantiferon TB Gold). Consult a physician soon.

Dr. Siri Suggests...

Take a CBC+ESR Test or Take a Widal Test Test

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Answered 11/09/2025

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