Salmonella infection is a bacterial disease affecting the intestinal tract. It is also known as salmonellosis. Salmonella bacteria usually live in human and animal intestines, and they are shed through feces. In humans, this disease is most commonly acquired through contaminated water or food.
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Please confirm the diagnosis and suggest medicine for typhoid?
Query: Hi doctor, I am writing this for my close relative. A local doctor diagnosed her with typhoid. She also has a throat infection. I am attaching herewith the reports for your reference. Please confirm and advise the medicine for the same. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first report (attachment removed to protect patient identity) that you have provided is a complete blood count, and that does not say anything about typhoid. However, the second report shows the Widal test results, which confirms the presence of active Salmonella ty... Read Full »