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What does mild hepatomaglea and spleenomagle of abdomen and pelvis suggest?
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dear doctor, my widal test report shows o antigen - negative, h antigen 1:80 (positive) and ah antigen 1:80 (positive) i have some back pain and knee paint. is it i am affected by typhoid??y because my abdomen scan and pelvis shows mild hepatomaglae and spleenomagle . ESR is 34mm. plc help me
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Hello,,WIDAL test is not a diagnostic test in typhoid but during the 2nd week of fever raising titre of antigen from 1:80 to 1:160 to 1:320 helps to make the diagnosis.Blood culture in the 1 st week is more valid to make the diagnosis. There are many conditions which can lead to mild spleenomegaly and hepatomegaly, typhoid fever may also causes mild spleenomegaly but hepatomegaly is very rare in typhoid. ESR will be raised whenever there ia active infection in the body.You require physical examination to confirm the the USG report.Thank you.