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Can I Continue With Typhoid Medication When Symptoms Are Not Subsiding?

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Posted on Wed, 3 Aug 2022
Question: Hello doctor , I am suffering from typhoid and my doctor has prescribed ceftas 400 twice day and azifine 250 , as well . I have taken this for a week , however again facing similar symptoms . Shall I continue with above dosage for another week or 10 days . When should I get the IGm typhoid test again ?

What kind of food / diet , I should take during typhoid ?

Thanks for your advice .
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Continue antibiotics for three more days

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

As per your description you have completed a full course of antibiotics cetazidime (Ceftaz) and azithromycin (Azifine).
Most cases resolve well with antibiotics. You can continue the drugs for three more days. In some people symptoms persist even after complete cure.

If the symptoms persist even after five days , you have to change the antibiotics preferably to intravenous route.
As of now do a blood culture test and choose antibiotics according to culture reports.
No need to repeat the IgM test.
You can take diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Avoid fat and oily foods.

Wishing you good health.
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Can I Continue With Typhoid Medication When Symptoms Are Not Subsiding?

Brief Answer: Continue antibiotics for three more days Detailed Answer: Hi, As per your description you have completed a full course of antibiotics cetazidime (Ceftaz) and azithromycin (Azifine). Most cases resolve well with antibiotics. You can continue the drugs for three more days. In some people symptoms persist even after complete cure. If the symptoms persist even after five days , you have to change the antibiotics preferably to intravenous route. As of now do a blood culture test and choose antibiotics according to culture reports. No need to repeat the IgM test. You can take diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Drink plenty of water. Avoid fat and oily foods. Wishing you good health.