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What Are The Findings Of Widal Test And Required Treatment?

Hi.....i am suffering from fever, chills , bodyache from last two days......i did my widal test & the report shows S.Typhi O (positive upto 1/320), S.Typhi H (positive upto 1/80), S.ParaTyphi AH (positive upto 1/20), S.ParaTyphi BH (negative).....Also my platelet count is 138000 lacs/cu mm.......I consulted a doctor & he gave me medicine for 3 days.....Can u please give some suggestions in this regard as I am not from the place at which I am currently staying.....Any suggestions would be appreciated
Wed, 11 Dec 2013
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

Firstly, the symptoms are NOT suggestive of Typhoid. They are suggestive of either viral fever or malaria (depending on the State you are at present).

Widals test becomes positive only by 6th day or so, from the day of illness. Further, Widal's test is highly non-specific and can be falsely positive in a number of bacterial or viral conditions and, even malaria.

Get yourself tested for malaria in case you are presently in a state known as endemic for malaria. A simple paracetamol + anti-histaminics, plenty of oral water and a nutritious diet, would suffice in case of viral fever.

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.

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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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What Are The Findings Of Widal Test And Required Treatment?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. Firstly, the symptoms are NOT suggestive of Typhoid. They are suggestive of either viral fever or malaria (depending on the State you are at present). Widals test becomes positive only by 6th day or so, from the day of illness. Further, Widal s test is highly non-specific and can be falsely positive in a number of bacterial or viral conditions and, even malaria. Get yourself tested for malaria in case you are presently in a state known as endemic for malaria. A simple paracetamol + anti-histaminics, plenty of oral water and a nutritious diet, would suffice in case of viral fever. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised. In case of any further queries, revert back to me THROUGH DIRECT PREMIUM QUERY (Paid), addressed to me personally. You will receive- almost immediately- my response in great details. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE all doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Fond regards and have a nice day Dr. Rakesh Karanwal