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What Does Salmonella Typhi H Reactive And Paratyphi AH And BH Non Reactive In Widal Test Report Mean ?
Age 45, female According to Widal test, Serum (slide Agglunation), Salmonella typhi O : Reactive 1:40 (1:80 & above significant @ to test) Salmonella typhi H : Reactive 1:40 (1.16 * above ) Paratyphi AH & BH are Non Reactive
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Dear Friend.
Widal is a non specific test and carries low sensitivity for Typhoid.
Since , we can have subclinical infections due to consumption of outside food , so , Widal test can be high in normal person too.
So , what is important is rising titres of Widal. If titres are rising , means you have typhoid.
So, decision to treat would be based on your clinical features and symptoms.
Discuss with your doctor.
Get Well Soon.
Widal is a non specific test and carries low sensitivity for Typhoid.
Since , we can have subclinical infections due to consumption of outside food , so , Widal test can be high in normal person too.
So , what is important is rising titres of Widal. If titres are rising , means you have typhoid.
So, decision to treat would be based on your clinical features and symptoms.
Discuss with your doctor.
Get Well Soon.
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