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?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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

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