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Child Suffering From Typhoid. How Many Days To Recover And How To Check It?
HI My 3.5 year old son is suffering from Typhoid . It was not detected in blood test (widal) but in ultrasound . Doctor has given oflox medicine for that. how many it would take to recover and do I need to get the ultrasound done again to check if typhoid is gone ? or i need to get widal test done to verify it. when should I go for test (ultrasound or widal)
Mon, 18 Feb 2013
Hi,
Thank you for your query,
The test done to detect typhiod is Widal test and usually it will be positive in cases of typhoid after 5 to 7 days of fever.
Typhoid is not diagnosed with ultrasound abdomen, but can be suspected if ultrasound is showing any enlargement of liver and spleen.
Continue the medication as advised by your Pediatrician.
Typhid usually takes 10 days to 2 weeks for recovery.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thank you for your query,
The test done to detect typhiod is Widal test and usually it will be positive in cases of typhoid after 5 to 7 days of fever.
Typhoid is not diagnosed with ultrasound abdomen, but can be suspected if ultrasound is showing any enlargement of liver and spleen.
Continue the medication as advised by your Pediatrician.
Typhid usually takes 10 days to 2 weeks for recovery.
Hope I have answered your query.
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