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What Does The Following Widal Test Result Mean?
I got my widal test done. The serology report says the widal test to be positive. Salmonella paratyphi "A(H)" 1:160. Salmonella paratyphi "B(H)" 1:40
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. 1:160 indicates, Widal is positive.
2. You need to be started on antibiotics. You are positive for paratyphoid fever.
3. A rising titre will indicate continuing infection, while a falling titre will indicate, infection being treated. Repeat test after completion of course of treatment.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. 1:160 indicates, Widal is positive.
2. You need to be started on antibiotics. You are positive for paratyphoid fever.
3. A rising titre will indicate continuing infection, while a falling titre will indicate, infection being treated. Repeat test after completion of course of treatment.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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