My widal test report of typhoid is typhi O 1:40 and typhi H 1:160. What does this mean?

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Dr Shaik Kalam

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MD (Physician)
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These titres are borderline and may not confirm active typhoid. Clinical symptoms and repeat testing are needed. If no fever or other signs, infection is unlikely. Consult your doctor for clarity.

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Hi Sir, my child blood report shows a total count of 18,900 per cumm. Does this indicate an infection in the blood? Please advise. The typhoid range is 1:160 TO, TH.

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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