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Medical Conditions - Typhoid

Typhoid is a bacterial infection caused by the bacteria Salmonella typhi, which is manifested by high-grade fever, vomiting, and diarrhea. It is spread through contaminated water and food, and is prevalent in regions with less handwashing. If left untreated, it can result in perforations and peritonitis. Antibiotics like Ceftriaxone and Ciprofloxacin help in treating typhoid along with rehydration.

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Can typhoid return after treatment in a 2.8-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern As a child specialist, I understand why you are worried.

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Dr. Aaqib Javed

Dr. Aaqib Javed

Why is my Widal test persistently positive after typhoid?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Widal test is a vague test which has limitations. It is done only to get an idea of which type of organism might be present.

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Dr. Rohit Jain

Dr. Rohit Jain

My father has typhoid and COVID-19, and the current medications are not helping. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I am sorry to hear about your father's double infection. If his fever lies below 100.76 degrees Fahrenheit, it is not a bad thing.

How to manage fever, cold and cough due to pharyngitis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. All I can understand from your description is, certainly, he is having pharyngitis probably viral. It is not typhoid.

Which typhoid fever antibiotic is best for a 36-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed all the details you provided, including the attachment (which has been removed to protect patient identity).

How do I manage nausea and pain in my upper stomach?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all of your questions with utmost care. I understand you have stomach pain and nausea, but no vomiting.

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Dr. Gowrimeena

Dr. Gowrimeena

What is the reason for the fever as per the widal report?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Depending upon your Widal test report (attachments hidden to protect patient identity), it is hard to pinpoint the diagnosis of fever to be of enteric origin (typhoid).

What does a +ve typhoid IgG/IgM and -ve Widal test mean?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. To understand this, you will need a basic understanding of typhoid antibodies.

What is the pediatric antibiotic dosing for typhoid fever?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As a parent, I am sure you have to do the best for your son. It is not right to give antibiotics to him without proper guidance.

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Dr. Suneetha B S

Dr. Suneetha B S

When should I repeat the Widal test after typhoid treatment?

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Dr. Deepak Patel

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