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What Does My Widal Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Question : Hello Doctor,
This is with reference to the health conditions of my 5 year Kid. He is having fever from last 7-10 days and its ranging between 100-102 degrees
We just the results of CBC and Widal test.
Could you please review the attached reports and provide your comments
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (34 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Needs to be treated with antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic.

I have gone through your query and have checked the attached reports. The Widal test is positive, indicating enteric fever. The total WBC Count is also significantly raised, indicating a bacterial cause. In such a case, treatment with antibiotics like cefixime or ofloxacin.

Feel free to write back in case of further queries.

Regards
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (38 minutes later)
Thanks for the prompt response.
And, could you please tel me about the diet to be given and how much time it takes for full recovery in general
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry

Detailed Answer:
A normal diet low on fat is sufficient.

It usually takes 2-4 weeks for recovery

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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What Does My Widal Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Needs to be treated with antibiotics Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on Healthcaremagic. I have gone through your query and have checked the attached reports. The Widal test is positive, indicating enteric fever. The total WBC Count is also significantly raised, indicating a bacterial cause. In such a case, treatment with antibiotics like cefixime or ofloxacin. Feel free to write back in case of further queries. Regards