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What Causes Body Pain Along With High Grade Fever?

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Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2014
Question: dear doctor

my wife was having

body pains, intermittently, shivering and 103 fever , bp normal .

the symptoms first seen at 4th night and 5th morning and 5th night. today 6th afternoon she again experienced the same in spite of using dolo 650 since yday after noon.

today we came to doctor and asked to admit and be in observation.

the lab report shows typhi h and o is 1:80 .

pls suggest if it is typhoid. the dengue and malaria are negative.

regards
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Arun (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Looks like typhoid further tests are necessary

Detailed Answer:
Hello Raghvendra,

I understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

Please continue with paracetamol 650 mg.

Your widal test is coming negative that is 1:80. But there is need to test it by typhidot, which is more sensitive test than widal for typhoid fever.

After typhidot there is also need to do blood culture and stool culture followed by antimicrobial sensitivity testing for Salmonella typhi at the pick of fever for typhoid fever.

Till the result of the blood culture available maintain the normal body temperature by taking paracetamol, cold water sponge, adequate hydration. Also eat green leafy vegetables, fruits.

I will be happy to answer your further query alternative you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
Wish you best health at healthcaremagic.
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What Causes Body Pain Along With High Grade Fever?

Brief Answer: Looks like typhoid further tests are necessary Detailed Answer: Hello Raghvendra, I understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. Please continue with paracetamol 650 mg. Your widal test is coming negative that is 1:80. But there is need to test it by typhidot, which is more sensitive test than widal for typhoid fever. After typhidot there is also need to do blood culture and stool culture followed by antimicrobial sensitivity testing for Salmonella typhi at the pick of fever for typhoid fever. Till the result of the blood culture available maintain the normal body temperature by taking paracetamol, cold water sponge, adequate hydration. Also eat green leafy vegetables, fruits. I will be happy to answer your further query alternative you can contact me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist. Wish you best health at healthcaremagic.