Kindly explain the results of my Typhidot IgG and IgM tests by ELISA. The values are Typhidot IgG is 0.19 and Typhidot IgM is 0.31. Do these values indicate typhoid fever or not?

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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Your Typhidot IgG (0.19) and IgM (0.31) values are low and fall below the positive threshold. This suggests that you do not currently have an active typhoid infection. If you are having ongoing fever or digestive issues, do consider getting a blood culture done.

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