Widal test

The Widal test is a serological test for Salmonella typhi.

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It is a demonstration of salmonella antibodies against antigens O-somatic and H-flagellar in the blood.

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It is used to ascertain the presence of typhoid fever. However, it is not a very accurate method, since we are often exposed to other bacteria (e.g. Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella typhimurium) in this species that induce cross-reactivity; many people have antibodies against this enteric pathogens, which also react with the antigens in the Widal test, causing a false-positive result.

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Other means of diagnosing Salmonella typhi (and paratyphi) include cultures of blood, urine and feces.

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Serological: REDIRECT serology...

Salmonella typhi: REDIRECT Salmonella enterica...

Typhoid fever: This is about the disease typhoid fever. See typhus for an unrelated disease with a similar name....

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