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What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Question: My sons (19 years) blood test report says:
WIDAL TEST, SERUM(Slide Agglutination)
Salmonella typhi O (TO) - Reactive with 1:160
Salmonella typhi H (TH) - Reactive with 1:80
Salmonella paratyphi A, H (AH) - Non Reactive
Salmonella paratyphi B, H (BH) - Non Reactive

Does this indicate Typhoid?
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Yes, widal test 1:160 indicates positive, it means typhoid.

Please continue your medications as per doctor's instructions.
Give him plenty of fluids to maintain hydration of body.
Give him fresh fruits.

Thank you.

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What Does My Blood Test Report Indicate?

Brief Answer: Yes Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, Yes, widal test 1:160 indicates positive, it means typhoid. Please continue your medications as per doctor's instructions. Give him plenty of fluids to maintain hydration of body. Give him fresh fruits. Thank you.