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Post typhoid
I had typhoid, and After taking antibiotics for 19 days under prescription (first Cefixine 200mg + Ofloxacin 200 mg twice a day for 5 days, then Azithromycin 500mg once a day for 5 days and Cefixine 400mg twice a day for 14 days), I did two stool culture tests 3 days apart and one urine culture test. All tests came back negative / sterile. Does this mean I am completely free from typhoid bacteria and won't shed anymore?
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You have already over-treated yourself.
If you are asymptomatic then you should forget it.
Don't try to be too scientific because then someone will advise you to get the gall bladder removed.
The gall bladder may harbour Typhoid bacteria for many years.
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Definitive diagnosis of typhoid is by blood culture.Stool cultures sometimes donot yield proper results.However if you are free of fever , diarrhea and your stool and urine culture are negative for salmonella ,you are likely to be free from typhoid.If you have any symptoms related to typhoid ,you should go for a blood culture.
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Dr. Najeeb T
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9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation.
Please keep in mind that detailed medical history is crucial for proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Syed Jawwad Hashmi
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10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Ye. Don't take any medicine for now
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
If stool test is negative then you shouldn't worry.
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Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only.
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
and
do exercise regularly with yoga and medicine and
please keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
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Hingoli
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