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How To Interpret Widal Test For Typhoid?
Hi . Today i given blood for widal test . i got report. The below are the report details. samonella typhi O : positive(1:80) samonella typhi H : positive(1:80) samonella paratyphi AH : Negative (1:40) samonella paratyphi BH : Negative (1:40) The dactor told me, u have the typhoid fever . what is..
Sat, 10 May 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
The widal test is done to detect the presence of antibodies against Salmonella bacteria.
The antibodies which are detected are against A antigen and O antigen.
The value of the antibody titres is determined by the manufacturer of the kits.
It is evident that the antibody titres of 1:80 or above is diagnosis of typhoid is confirmed.
You need to consult your treating doctor for prescription of antibiotics.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
The widal test is done to detect the presence of antibodies against Salmonella bacteria.
The antibodies which are detected are against A antigen and O antigen.
The value of the antibody titres is determined by the manufacturer of the kits.
It is evident that the antibody titres of 1:80 or above is diagnosis of typhoid is confirmed.
You need to consult your treating doctor for prescription of antibiotics.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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