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What Does The Attached Widal Test Result Mean?

hi my name ageng from indonesia i got widal test result :



Salmonella Typhi 0 Negative

s.parathyphi A -0 positive 1:80

s.parathyphi B -0 Negative

s.parathyphi c -0 positive 1:160

Salmonella Typhi H Negative

s.parathyphi A -H Negative

s.parathyphi B -H positive 1:320

s.parathyphi C -H Negative

what does it meant
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
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Geriatrics Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Looking at the values, my comments are as follows:
1. S. paratyphi A - O titre is low, even though it is positive, its level is normal for your population.
2. S. paratyphi C - O value are high. As it is prevalent more in your population, local levels are important for interpretation.
3. S.paratyphi B - H values are high enough to diagnose as positively suffering from paratyphoid B disease.

However, repeating the test and checking for rising titres is very important.
At present, based on prevalence and antibody titre, I would say - you have paratyphoid B fever. Consult your doctor for treatment.

Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Does The Attached Widal Test Result Mean?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Looking at the values, my comments are as follows: 1. S. paratyphi A - O titre is low, even though it is positive, its level is normal for your population. 2. S. paratyphi C - O value are high. As it is prevalent more in your population, local levels are important for interpretation. 3. S.paratyphi B - H values are high enough to diagnose as positively suffering from paratyphoid B disease. However, repeating the test and checking for rising titres is very important. At present, based on prevalence and antibody titre, I would say - you have paratyphoid B fever. Consult your doctor for treatment. Any further queries, happy to help again.