Question 1

My daughter has had typhoid twice. Her first Widal test showed O: 160, H: 80, and the second test showed O: 160, H: 160. The most recent test shows O: 80. Could you please advise if there are any complications for my child and suggest what steps or precautions we should take next?

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Question 2

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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Question 3

My Typhoid has been cured, as confirmed by my non reactive test report, but I am still experiencing mild fever. I have consulted two doctors, but there has been no improvement.

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Question 4

Please find attached my blood test report. Could you please advise if I have Typhoid? If not, what precautions or dietary measures should I take to prevent infection?

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Question 5

I tested COVID 19 positive and completed all prescribed medications while staying in home quarantine. For the last 7 to 8 days, I have been experiencing severe fatigue and a mild fever (99 to 100F). Yesterday, I tested positive for Typhoid. I am unsure if this is a lingering effect of COVID 19 or a true Typhoid infection. My Typhoid test results are:
AH: 1:80
BH: 1:80
TH: 1:160
TO: 1:320
Should I start antibiotics for Typhoid? Do I need any further tests to confirm the infection?

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Question 6

My Widal test report from two weeks ago shows S. Typhi O at 1:160 and S. Typhi H at 1:320. I am a 34 year old male and would like to know if this indicates typhoid. If yes, please suggest the appropriate diet and medications. Additionally, a few bacteria were found in my urine, and some white fat was observed in the blood sample during the test.

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Question 7

My Widal test report shows, Typhi O antigen 1:80, Typhi H antigen 1:160, Para Typhi A (H) 1:40, and Para Typhi B (H) no agglutination seen. The test result is positive. Please explain what this means.

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Question 8

I was diagnosed with typhoid and admitted to a hospital for two days, but I did not experience any typical symptoms of typhoid apart from a mild fever that lasted for one week. My Widal test report showed Typhoid H and S at 1:80. Could this mean I was truly suffering from typhoid?

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Question 9

My Widal test report shows the following, Typho O 1/320, H 1/160, AH 1/40, and BH 1/40. I am also experiencing sleepless nights and pain in my legs.

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Question 10

Widal test report: Salmonella Typhi O 1:80, Salmonella Typhi H 1:80, Salmonella Paratyphi AH 1:20, Salmonella Paratyphi BH 1:20. These are my kids Widal test reports. My son is 9 years old and my daughter is 8 years old. Is this a typhoid attack?

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Question 11

I have attached my mother blood test report. She is having intermittent fever of 100 degrees F to 104 degrees F with no other symptoms. I want to know whether my mother has typhoid, malaria, or jaundice. Currently she is receiving the following injections as per a pharmacist advice since no doctor is consulting patients due to the COVID situation: Meromac SB 1 gm, Falcigo 60 mg, Pantop injection, Levazeo injection. What level of typhoid does my mother have mild or severe? Please help me with your inputs, experts. It will be a great help. Thank you.

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Question 12

My WIDAL test report is as follows: TO 1:40, TH 1:160, AH 1:20, BH NIL. Please tell me about typhoid fever?

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Question 13

I got a Widal test for typhoid yesterday and my report is S. Typhi O 1:160, S. Typhi H 1:80, S. Paratyphi AH 1:20, S. Paratyphi BH 1:20. Is it positive or negative?

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Question 14

I have been having fever and a little weakness for the past 5 days. I was prescribed medicines for the same. I did a blood checkup today. Urine and hematology reports reveal normal results. But results of WIDAL SLIDE mention S. Typhi 'O' as positive (1:80). Do I have typhoid? I am travelling out of the country in 3 days and need inputs asap.

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Question 15

I have headache and fever for 2 days. My test shows S. Typhi H agglutination seen in 1:80. Please explain my report?

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Question 16

I got married recently and my periods have been delayed for three days. I have severe fever in the evening and night for the past 8 days. My blood report suggests typhoid 1:40 dilution. Can I take Taximo 200 mg? Is it safe or should I avoid it?

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Question 17

My Widal test report shows:
O type: 1:160
H type: 1:80
ESR: 40 mm
Could you please advise if these results indicate typhoid infection?

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Question 18

I recently had a Typhidot IgM test, which came back weak positive two days ago. My father arranged for a railway doctor in my hometown, who, after reviewing my report, prescribed Azithromycin 1 gm in the morning and Levofloxacin 750 mg at night. Today is my second day of medication and the sixth day of typhoid symptoms. My fever goes down after taking the medicines, but a mild fever (98.8 to 99.1F) returns after 8 to 9 hours. I am very nervous because of the many negative stories about typhoid online, and I am alone in Delhi. I am concerned whether this dose is appropriate or too high, and whether this treatment is safe and effective.

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Question 19

Sir, I have been experiencing fever, productive cough, headache, and general weakness. I recently underwent a Widal test and a urine test. The results are as follows:
Widal Test:
S. Typhi O: 1:160
S. Typhi H: 1:80
S. Typhi A: 1:20
S. Typhi B: 1:20
Urine Report:
Pus cells: 12 to 15
RBC: 0 to 1
Epithelial cells: 4 to 5
Protein: Traces
Sugar : Nil
Crystals: Nil
I also had a Rapid Antigen test for COVID, which was negative. Could you please help me understand what these reports indicate and what might be causing my symptoms?
Thank you.

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Question 20

My Widal test report shows:
S. Typhi O is 1:160
S. Typhi H is 1:80
S. Paratyphi AH is less than 1:20 (negative)
S. Paratyphi BH is less than 1:20 (negative)
I am taking antibiotics four times a day and following a light diet. I currently have no fever. How long will it take for me to recover completely?

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Question 21

My Widal test report shows:
S. Typhi O: 1:160 (positive)
S. Typhi H: 1:80 (positive)
I took medication for typhoid, but I still experienced headache, nausea, and giddiness. I consulted another doctor, who said the Widal report may not be reliable and it could just be a viral fever. Could you please clarify whether this report indicates typhoid or not?

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Question 22

Can you explain what the Widal test means? If needed, I can share my blood test report. Also, what precautions should I take in the meantime?

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Question 23

My blood report shows Typhi O: 1:160 and Typhi H: 1:80, and the lab said I have typhoid. Which medicine should I take?

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Question 24

My brother was diagnosed with typhoid two days ago, but we only got to know today after his blood report confirmed it. We have been in close contact with him. What are the chances that we might also get typhoid? If there is a risk, is there any precautionary medicine we can take to avoid falling ill?

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Question 25

My mother blood report shows S. Typhi antigen O 1:160 and S. Typhi antigen H 1:160. The doctor has prescribed Opox CV 200 for 15 days. She has become very weak. Should we admit her to the hospital or wait for the Opox CV to work? Should the medicine be changed?

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Question 26

Please find the attached blood report and confirm if I have typhoid or not. I am worried about this.

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Question 27

Hi Doctor, I traveled for a whole day without sleep, and the next day I felt very weak, with body heat, mild cold, and body pains. My temperature was normal. I took Dolo 650 and a painkiller for three days, but I still feel irregular body heat (without fever). My blood report shows:
O and H is 1:80
AH and BH is 1:40
Please suggest what I should do

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Question 28

Can COVID 19 cause a false positive typhoid result? Please clear my doubt. Today, I was confirmed typhoid positive. Here is my report.

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Question 29

This is my report:
S. typhi O is 1:320
S. typhi H is 1:160
S. typhi AH is Negative
S. typhi BH is Negative
Please tell me what this report means. Do I have typhoid or not?

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Question 30

I was tested for typhoid about 25 days ago, and at that time my Widal test showed O type 1:160 and H type 1:160. I recently got tested again, and now all other types are negative except O type, which is still showing 1:160. I would like to know the reason behind this. What should I do next, and what kind of food should I eat during this recovery period?

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Question 31

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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Question 32

Doctor, my Widal blood test report shows TO 1:160, TH 1:80, while AH and BH are negative. I want to confirm whether I have typhoid fever or not.

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Question 33

I am suffering from fever for the last few days. I got my Widal test report which shows TO 1:160, TH 1:160, and AH and BH are negative.

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Question 34

My brother, age 16, had fever, nausea, abdominal pain and headache since 5 days. Blood report shows active infection of typhoid O 1:160, H 1:40. Can you please suggest treatment?

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Question 35

My blood test report shows positive results as follows: S. Typhi O 1 by 80, S. Typhi H 1 by 160, S. Paratyphi AH negative, and S. Paratyphi BH negative.

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Question 36

This is my Widal test report: Salmonella typhi O 1:320 dilutions, Salmonella typhi H 1:160 dilutions, Salmonella typhi AH negative, and Salmonella typhi BH negative. Is this a typhoid attack or not? I am a breastfeeding mother, and my baby is three months old. Will my baby get infected? Please give a clear explanation and suggest what kind of diet I should follow.

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Question 37

Hi. In my Widal test report, S. typhi O is 1:320 and S. typhi H is 1:80. I started having fever on 6th November. After one week, I vomited three times a day and had loose motions, so I took two drips a day and medicines to stop the loose motions and vomiting. My blood pressure also went down to 80 by 60. Since 13th November until now, I have had loose motions and slight fever. I also experience stomach pain and bloating. I feel tired almost all day long. Is it typhoid or something else?

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Question 38

My test report shows Salmonella typhi O is 1:160 and Salmonella typhi H is 1:80. Do I have typhoid fever? I have a fever every evening. After treatment, my ESR report is 18. I am 24 years old. I need a helpful answer.

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Question 39

I have attached my Widal test report. The test was done on the sixth day of the fever, which was around 103 degrees F. Please tell me whether it is typhoid or not, as I have received two different opinions from two doctors. I am very confused.

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Question 40

I have a Widal test report. TO is 1:160 positive, TH is negative, AH is negative, and BH is negative. I took Ciprobid 500 mg tablet twice a day for 10 days. The doctor asked me to stop the tablets for seven days and get the report again, saying it may become negative. Is this possible? I need to submit a negative report for my foreign employment as a hotelier. My physician said it is impossible and that TO can remain the same without any rise for a long time.

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Question 41

My father has been experiencing fever for the last 3 days. His Widal test report shows S. Paratyphi O antigen at 1:80 and S. Paratyphi H antigen at 1:80. I would like to know if these results are normal or if they clearly indicate typhoid. Please clarify if we need to be concerned.

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Question 42

The typhoid test came back positive, but there is no fever now. Is it possible that the blood test report is incorrect? Also, can typhoid fever resolve on its own without antibiotics? What other tests can be done to confirm typhoid, and how long does it typically take for typhoid to completely go away? Additionally, I gave the typhoid vaccine to my child, so how is it possible that she is still suffering from typhoid?

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Question 43

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

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Question 44

I have been recovering from typhoid for the past two weeks and am feeling much better now. However, my recent blood test shows the following Widal test result
Patient sera found reactive to Salmonella antigens O and H in the following dilutions.
Impression is Titre Insignificant
Could you please explain what this means?

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Question 45

My brother has typhoid, but the doctor prescribed me Tab Cifran 250, Tab Dolo 650, and Tab Becosules. I feel these tablets may not be proper. Can I take these tablets? My blood report shows Salmonella typhi O: 1:160, Salmonella typhi H: 1:160, Salmonella paratyphi AH: 1:20, and Salmonella paratyphi BH: 1:20. What precautions should be taken?

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Question 46

My blood report says positive Salmonella typhi. Can you please guide me with the best medication for typhoid cure?

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Question 47

In my blood report S. typhi 1:80 is shown. I have been having fever for one week, which usually comes in the afternoon or evening and starts with chills. My doctor suggested me to take Emal injection for 3 days, and I have already taken one, but I am still concerned about my fever.

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Question 48

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.

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Question 49

Hello I was diagnosed with typhoid in August. From that day till now I have visited many doctors and I am still using antibiotics. Today I got my blood sample tested again for typhoid and it is still showing positive. I am still feeling weakness and have lost around 10 kg in these 3 months. I am attaching my report. Please can anyone tell me how many days it will take to recover completely? Answer will be appreciated. Thank you.

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Question 50

Please confirm whether I have typhoid based on my Widal test results, O antigen is 1:160 and H antigen is 1:160. I have heard that values above 1:160 may suggest typhoid. I have been having chills, high fever up to 102.6F, cold, cough, and body aches. After taking Paracetamol, Aceclofenac and Cefigard 200, my symptoms have subsided. Should I continue with the same prescription? Also, my CBP is normal, and the urine report shows pus cells of 5 to 6 HPF and epithelial cells is 2 to 4 HPF.

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Question 51

I visited the hospital this morning and received my lab report. It shows that my Salmonella typhi H antibody titer is 1:40.

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Question 52

My son, who is 5 years and 4 months old, has his Widal test results as follows, Salmonella typhi O 1:160 positive, Salmonella typhi H 1:80 positive, Salmonella typhi AH 1:80 positive, and Salmonella typhi BH 1:40 negative. Does this mean he has typhoid? What treatment should be followed?

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