Description
Why It’s Done:
• To diagnose typhoid fever and paratyphoid fever, caused by the Salmonella species.
• To detect antibodies (O and H) specific to Salmonella bacteria in individuals presenting with symptoms like fever, abdominal pain, weakness, and diarrhea.
• To assess ongoing or past infections in individuals who are suspected of having enteric fever, especially in regions where these diseases are common.
Preparation:
• No special preparation is typically needed, but it is essential to follow any instructions provided by your healthcare provider, especially concerning antibiotics or vaccinations you may have received recently.
