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What Does High SGOT/ SCPT & GGT Count Suggest In Patients With Typhoid?
Hi,
I am just recovering from typhoid. It has been a month and my blood culture shows no growth. However I have a high ESR count of 31 and Liver Function test shows SGOT 69 and SGPT 85 GGT 40 which seem higher than normal values. What could be the problem?
I am just recovering from typhoid. It has been a month and my blood culture shows no growth. However I have a high ESR count of 31 and Liver Function test shows SGOT 69 and SGPT 85 GGT 40 which seem higher than normal values. What could be the problem?
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Dear Friend
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Charu Bansal. I understand your concern.
You might have suffered from some atypical viral infection.
Widal test done for Typhoid is not a sensitive test, it can be false positive.
Simply get LFT repeated.
If still they are high, get:
1. Ultrasound abdomen
2. Viral Markers
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Charu Bansal. I understand your concern.
You might have suffered from some atypical viral infection.
Widal test done for Typhoid is not a sensitive test, it can be false positive.
Simply get LFT repeated.
If still they are high, get:
1. Ultrasound abdomen
2. Viral Markers
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
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