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How Should Typhoid Be Treated?

hi, my son is 7.10 yrs and has been suffering from high fever upto 104 degrees. he was doubted to have viral infection and given P-250, Azithral and Zrytec... but the fever continues since 6 days.. the blood tests show positive results in widal tests and is suspected to have typhoid...wat should be done and wat dietery precautions should be taken as he has a terrible tendency of putting on weight. unexpectedly his current weight is 38 kgs
Tue, 17 Mar 2015
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

The treatment taken by you is right and should be continued.

Positive widal test is suggestive of current infection by the salmonella typhi.

It will become negative once the infection is cured.

I suggest you to do blood and stool for culture and sensitivity examination. Once you take the treatment according to the report your infection will be cured.

You can take small frequent diet. Single great food can cause perforation in the intestine ulcer.

High protein and high carbohydrate diet can be taken. Avoid spicy and more oily foods.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM
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How Should Typhoid Be Treated?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. The treatment taken by you is right and should be continued. Positive widal test is suggestive of current infection by the salmonella typhi. It will become negative once the infection is cured. I suggest you to do blood and stool for culture and sensitivity examination. Once you take the treatment according to the report your infection will be cured. You can take small frequent diet. Single great food can cause perforation in the intestine ulcer. High protein and high carbohydrate diet can be taken. Avoid spicy and more oily foods. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM