Question 1

S. Typhi O 1:40 dilution, S. Typhi H 1:20 dilution, S. Para typhi A H less than 1:20 dilution, and S. Para typhi B H less than 1:20 dilution are the results of the lab test. Is this typhoid severe and how many days will it take to cure?

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Question 2

My Widal test results are:
S. Typhi O: 1:160
S. Typhi H: 1:80
S. Typhi AH: below 1:20
S. Typhi BH: below 1:20
The blood test was done one week after the onset of fever. What do these results indicate, and do I need treatment?

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Question 3

Last month I got sick with a mild sore throat followed by high fever. I started taking antibiotics for the sore throat, but the fever and body pain continued. After a week, my doctor did a Widal test, which was positive, and prescribed Cyproxin for 2 weeks, suspecting typhoid. I felt better during treatment, but only for one week after stopping the antibiotics, and now I am sick again with low body temperature (36.2C) and fatigue. Other tests including CBC, thyroid, kidney, malaria, and liver function are normal. What could be causing my recurring illness, and what should I do?

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Question 4

I had a fever last week (not continuous) along with a slight, constant headache for 3 to 4 days. After the fever broke, I did a blood test at a private clinic the next day. The Widal test report showed 1/160 Typhi O positive. The doctor prescribed Rabasec D SR, Cefixime, and Ofloxacin for 10 days, saying it was a slight case of typhoid. Is this treatment appropriate?

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Question 5

Respected Sir/Madam, I am having mild fever and weakness along with pain in the calf and lower back. At times I also experience headache, sweating, and feeling cold. Today I got my test done. I have already completed a 5 day course of antibiotics but I still feel feverish. My test report shows that I am Widal positive weakly and my LFT results are SGPT 128 and SGOT 73. I have attached the report. Kindly suggest what should be done.

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Question 6

My Widal report shows S. Paratyphi A from 1/20 to 1/160 are all positive, S. Typhi H and O are positive at 1/20, and S. Paratyphi B is negative. All other sections are negative. Do I have typhoid disease? What should I do regarding this? Is it in a lethal or dangerous condition or is there no need to be anxious?

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Question 7

My Widal test report shows S Typhi O 1:80, S Typhi H 1:80, S Paratyphi AH 1:20, and S Paratyphi BH 1:20. Am I infected with typhoid fever? If yes, what immediate precautions should be taken? Please help me. Thanks in advance.

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Question 8

Sir/Madam, could you please tell me the best test for diagnosing typhoid? This is for a 45 year old female. Thank you in advance.

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Question 9

My Widal test report shows S Typhi O all positive till 1/320, S Typhi H all positive till 1/160, S Para Typhi A all positive till 1/40, and S Para Typhi B all positive till 1/40.

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Question 10

My Widal test report says O positive and H negative. Can you say whether my result is serious or not? My age is 17 and I am male.

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Question 11

I have been experiencing sneezing episodes every early morning and at night for several days. Last Tuesday evening, I developed cold and fever with chills. The next day, a physician diagnosed it as a viral infection and prescribed azithromycin and oseltamivir. The fever has subsided, but the cold is still persisting. Today, my Widal test came back positive with a titre of 1:160. However, I understand that Widal can be falsely positive in viral infections. What should I do next?

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Question 12

My Widal test results are as follows:
Method: Tube
S. Typhi O: 1:120
S. Typhi H: 1:60
S. Paratyphi AH: Nil
S. Paratyphi BH: Nil
Does this mean I have typhoid?

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Question 13

I have done a test for typhoid. Kindly tell me if it shows typhoid. I am worried about this situation. Please suggest?

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Question 14

Widal test report shows S. Typhi O 1:80 positive, S. Typhi H 1:80 positive, S. Para Typhi AH 1:40 negative, and S. Para Typhi BH 1:40 negative.

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Question 15

Widal test report shows S. Typhi O 1:40 positive, S. Typhi H 1:160 positive, S. Para Typhi AH negative, and S. Para Typhi BH negative. Is this typhoid high, medium, or low? What are the common medicines for this?

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Question 16

My 2 year 10 month old child has been having fever for the last 4 days. We did CBC and urine tests, which were normal, and dengue and malaria tests, which were negative. The fever subsided on the 5th day but returned on the 6th day, with the child head and body feeling very hot and temperatures above 101F. After taking Paracetamol 250 mg, the temperature temporarily reduced, but it rises again after about 6 hours.

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Question 17

The blood test says Salmonella Typhi O and H 1:80 positive. What does it mean? Please let me know.

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Question 18

My blood report says Salmonella typhi O 1:80 dilution positive, Salmonella typhi H 1:80 dilution positive. What does this mean?

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Question 19

I had a fever for a few days, and my recent test results indicate typhoid fever at a late stage, but I have not started any treatment yet. My Widal test results are as follows, S.T.O is 1:320, S.T.H is 1:160, S.T.AH is 1:160, S.T.BH is 1:80. Please advise on the next steps for treatment.

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Question 20

My mother has been having fever for the past 33 days. When she takes medication, the fever temporarily goes away, but it returns after some time. She also has diabetes and thyroid issues and is experiencing significant body pain. Her recent test report indicates typhoid fever. How can we effectively treat this, and are there any further tests we should consider?

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Question 21

I am experiencing continuous vomiting as soon as I eat, along with fever and extreme weakness. My Widal test report shows:
Salmonella Paratyphi O: 1:80
Salmonella Paratyphi H: 1:80
Salmonella Paratyphi AH: 1:20
Salmonella Paratyphi BH: 1:20
Could you please help me understand what this means and what I should do next?

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Question 22

My Widal test report shows:
S. Typhi O: 1:80 (Positive)
S. Typhi H: 1:160 (Positive)
S. Para Typhi AH: 1:160 (Positive)
S. Para Typhi BH: 1:80 (Positive)
Malaria parasite: Not seen
Does this indicate a high, medium, or low likelihood of typhoid? What common medicines are usually prescribed, and are there any food or water precautions I should follow?

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Question 23

My mother has been suffering from fever for the past 3 days. Her blood test report shows S. Typhi O 1:160 and S. Typhi H 1:80. Her platelet count is 1.74 lakhs per cumm. Please guide me about this report.

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Question 24

I have had a fever for the last 3 days, and today my report confirmed typhoid. I also feel heaviness in my chest but have no other symptoms. I am eating properly, sleeping well, taking steam, and doing gargles. Please guide me on how to recover quickly.

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Question 25

I have been feeling tired and having headaches all day, along with fever. My blood report shows S. Typhi (O) titer as 1:160.

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Question 26

I have just received my Widal report and I have a query regarding how to interpret it. Can you help me understand whether it indicates typhoid or not?

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Question 27

Hi, my 7 year old niece is suffering from typhoid with a high fever of 103 to 104 degree. Today her blood report shows a hemoglobin count of 5.9. The pediatrician has given sodium drips and injections to lower the fever, but it is still 101 degree a few hours ago. I am very concerned about the low hemoglobin count. Please suggest immediate action?

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