The widal test (Tube agglutination) is a blood test that detects enteric fever ? Typhoid and Paratyphoid fever. Enteric fever is a systemic infection caused by bacteria, usually through ingestion of contaminated food or water. The symptoms of typhoid fever include high fever, diarrhea, headache, constipation, and stomach pain. Widal test detects antibodies (agglutinins) in a blood sample against two antigens (O & H) of bacteria Salmonella enterica. In some cases where culturing facilities are not available, this test is reliable and can add value in the diagnosis of typhoid fever. Typhoid fever can be treated with antibiotics, while vaccination is also useful in the prevention of the disease.
Report Time:
24 Hours
Fasting Time:
Free
Recommended Test:
Male, Female
Recommended age:
5-99 Years
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