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hi doc, i have been diagnosed with typhoid a year ago and stayed in hospital for 3 days. but a week ago i got sympthom of typhoid. so i went to the lab to do blood test, and this is the result : S. TYPHI O - Negative S. TYPHI H - Negative S. PARATYPHI A-O - Negative S. PARATYPHI A-H - Negative S. PARATYPHI B-O - Positive 1 / 80 S. PARATYPHI B-H Negative S. PARATYPHI C-O Negative S. PARATYPHI C-H- Negative
What is that mean? please, i need an answer as i havent check it with my doctor here. do I need to stay in hospital again? Thank u..
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Arun's Response
Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern.
No there is no need to worry, this test is suggestive of typhoid negative.
Any titre above the 1:160 is suggestive of infection and can be treated. As your titre is negative there is no need to worry.
Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/DrArun We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you, Dr. Arun Tank
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What Does These Blood Test For S.typhi Indicate?
Hello , I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious disease specialist, answering your concern. No there is no need to worry, this test is suggestive of typhoid negative. Any titre above the 1:160 is suggestive of infection and can be treated. As your titre is negative there is no need to worry. Glad to answer your further concern contact me on bit.ly/DrArun We wish you a best health at healthcare magic. Thank you, Dr. Arun Tank