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Is Typhoid Fever A Normal Fever?

Hi doctor From 5 days im having fever i take medicine and i test widal also in this report sto: positive(1:20)dil sth:positive(1:40) dil Sptah:negative (1:20)dil sptbh:negative (1:20)dil Dear sir i want to this typhoid fever r normal fever.thank you
Thu, 26 Jun 2014
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.

Widal test is a non specific test. This is actually an antibody response. So, even with sub clinical infection, antibodies appear and widal test comes positive.
So, only rising titers of widal are important.
I would like to know:
1. Since how long are you having fever?
2. Or is it that you are not having any fever but you just got it checked?
3. How high is the fever?
4. Any abdominal pain or diarrhea?

This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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Is Typhoid Fever A Normal Fever?

Dear Friend. Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. Widal test is a non specific test. This is actually an antibody response. So, even with sub clinical infection, antibodies appear and widal test comes positive. So, only rising titers of widal are important. I would like to know: 1. Since how long are you having fever? 2. Or is it that you are not having any fever but you just got it checked? 3. How high is the fever? 4. Any abdominal pain or diarrhea? This is my personal opinion for you based on available details. If you have any further query please ask me. Stay Healthy Dr Anshul Varshney, MD