What Does 'positive Upto 1:160' For Salmonella Typhi 'H' Mean?

Posted on Thu, 13 Feb 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Thu, 13 Feb 2014 Answered on

Thu, 6 Mar 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : what does 'positive upto 1:160' for salmonella Typhi 'H' mean?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Need more info Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Ome single reading of this blood test does not signify anything unless I know your medical history. Please get back to me with the following details 1. Do you have fever ? How long have you been having this ? 2. Did you have pain abdomen, loose stools or constipation ? 3. Have you received antibiotics for fever ? 4. Did you ever have typhoid in the best ? 5. Please attach complete blood count test report if you have done it Please get back to me, I am awaiting your reply Regards

Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar