Widal test is a rapid serological test used for diagnosing typhoid fever. Typhoid is a life-threatening condition caused by Salmonella Typhi, which spreads through contaminated food and water. Widal test is a rapid test used in endemic areas, is handy when culture facilities are not available. It utilizes antigen-antibody interactions to detect specific antibodies in the blood sample of typhoid patients. It identifies specific IgM (immunoglobulin M) and IgG (immunoglobulin G) antibodies against bacteria. IgM indicates a recent infection, and IgG indicates a remote infection.
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).
Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. To understand this, you will need a basic understanding of typhoid antibodies.
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.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is reassuring that his chest X-ray is clear and his fever remains low-grade, which makes pneumonia less likely.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Typhoid infection takes 14 days to resolve. Please take the full dose of drugs and do not leave it incomplete.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description, you are suffering from typhoid and UTI (urinary tract infection). The best way to deal with it is to take the antibiotics for seven days.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.You are having typhoid infection of the gastrointestinal tract. For that, it is advisable to take soft and bland diet more like banana, mashed potato, khichadi, etc.
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.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I guess, she is not having a fever now. If fever has settled down then it means all bacterias are killed.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The Widal test is positive (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The treatment prescribed by the doctor is very accurate for typhoid.
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