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Typhidot. Typhidot is a medical test consisting of a dot ELISA kit that detects IgM and IgG antibodies against the outer membrane protein (OMP) of the Salmonella typhi. The typhidot test becomes positive within 2–3 days of infection and separately identifies IgM and IgG antibodies.
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Within a few weeks of HIV infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat and fatigue can occur. Then the disease is usually asymptomatic until it progresses to AIDS. AIDS symptoms include weight loss, fever or night sweats, fatigue and recurrent infections.
If the contact was external, there are less chances to inherit HIV infection.
Within a few weeks of HIV infection, flu-like symptoms such as fever, sore throat and fatigue can occur. Then the disease is usually asymptomatic until it progresses to AIDS. AIDS symptoms include weight loss, fever or night sweats, fatigue and recurrent infections.
If the contact was external, there are less chances to inherit HIV infection.
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Yes, typhoid bacteria can be in the body in a dormant stage for years. Get your CBC widal and usg abdomen done. Consult with reports. Till then take paracetamol 500 mg bd and probiotic once daily. Eat plain curd at room temperature 2 bowls daily consult with reports online.
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This means you had typhoid in the past but not now. Typhidot test is a dot ELISA kit that detects IgM and IgG antibodies against the outer membrane protein (OMP) of the Salmonella typhi. IgM shows recent infection where as IgG signifies remote infection. The Typhidot test only gives result as positive or negative.
Value of a single Widal test in the diagnosis of typhoid fever. Positive Widal test (antibody titre against S. Typhi O antigen of 1: 160) was recorded in 61.2 per cent of patients ...more
Value of a single Widal test in the diagnosis of typhoid fever. Positive Widal test (antibody titre against S. Typhi O antigen of 1: 160) was recorded in 61.2 per cent of patients ...more
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Prevention of fever is possible only to the extent that the specific cause of the fever can be prevented. ... Avoiding sources of infection and maintaining good hygiene practices are the best way to prevent a fever. Some ways to prevent the spread of infection include the following: Proper hygiene: Wash hands frequently.
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