Hi Doctor, My husband was having fever on and off, he was asked to get some tests done...as the doctor we cosulted suspected typhoid... The results are below, can u please tell me if he has typhoid? S: Typhi O 1:20 S: Typhi H 1:20 S: Paratyphi AH S: Paratyphi BH
Findings suggests negative for typhoid fever means widal test is negative. Antibody titre of O or H > or equal to 1 :160 is considered as positive for typhoid fever. Fever may be due to some other reasons. Your husband may need proper clinical evaluation and further investigations.
Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does This Typhoid Test Results Indicate?
Hello Findings suggests negative for typhoid fever means widal test is negative. Antibody titre of O or H or equal to 1 :160 is considered as positive for typhoid fever. Fever may be due to some other reasons. Your husband may need proper clinical evaluation and further investigations. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan