I have just received my Widal report and I have a query regarding how to interpret it. Can you help me understand whether it indicates typhoid or not?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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A single Widal test is not very reliable. A titre of more than 1:160 for S. typhi O/H may indicate recent infection. Consider repeat test or TyphiDot.

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a Typhidot Test Test or Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test

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Answered 03/09/2025

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