My wife was diagnosed with typhoid fever 3 days ago, but she has been ill for the past week. The doctor prescribed Taximo 400 twice daily and Calpol 650 for fever. However, her fever has remained steady between 101 to 104F for the last 3 days. I am attaching the test report. Could you please advise if we need to worry or consider changing the medication? The doctor mentioned that this might be a rare type of typhoid.

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Dr Rohinipriyanka Pondugula

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Persistent high fever needs reassessment. Consider repeat blood cultures or switch antibiotics under doctor supervision.

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

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Answered 10/09/2025

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