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What Does This Widal Test Result For Severe Diarrhea And Abdominal Discomfort Indicate?

My wife is down with loss of appetite and abdominal discomfort. Last week she had severe diarrhea. Doctor advised a widal test. Report is as follows: S.Typhi `O` 1:80 S.Typhi `H` 1:40 S.Para Typhi `AH` 1:20 S.Para Typhi `BH` 1:20 what does this report mean ?
Fri, 10 Jan 2020
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Hello,

The given widal test is negative and ruled out typhoid. Other causes like viral gastroenteritis must be ruled out.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Does This Widal Test Result For Severe Diarrhea And Abdominal Discomfort Indicate?

Hello, The given widal test is negative and ruled out typhoid. Other causes like viral gastroenteritis must be ruled out. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician