I recently had a Widal test, and the results are: O: 1:80 H: 1:40 AH: 1:20 BH: 1:20 I currently have no fever, but my local doctor says the test is positive. Could you please advise what I should do next?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Vasanthasree Nair

General Practitioner

MBBS
15+ Yrs

Consult Now

These titers are borderline, without symptoms, this does not confirm typhoid. Repeat Widal only if symptoms develop. False positives are common.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a Widal Test Test

Book Widal Test Test

Answered 05/09/2025

More WIDAL TEST (TUBE METHOD) Health Queries

View all

I have had a headache and cold for the last 2 to 3 days, and I also feel body ache. My serology/Widal slide test report shows: S. typhi O 1/80 positive, S. typhi H 1/80 positive, S. paratyphi AH 1/40 negative, S. paratyphi BH 1/40 negative. I want to confirm, do I have typhoid or not?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

My Widal test report shows TO 1:320 positive, TH 1:320 positive, AH 1:160 positive, and BH negative. Other findings include serum triglycerides 267.2 mg/dL, serum uric acid 5.5 mg/dL, pus cells 4 to 6/H.P.F, RBCs 2 to 4/H.P.F, and hemoglobin 10.7. I also have xanthomas on my eyes and body. What should I do next?

Answered by Apollo Doctors

In my blood report S. typhi 1:80 is shown. I have been having fever for one week, which usually comes in the afternoon or evening and starts with chills. My doctor suggested me to take Emal injection for 3 days, and I have already taken one, but I am still concerned about my fever.

Answered by Apollo Doctors

Disclaimer: Answers on Apollo 247 are not intended to replace your doctor advice. Always seek help of a professional doctor in case of an medical emergency or ailment.