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My doc said that i have fmf but usually they're doing for me widal test and the result was positive for o , is widal linked w fmf? i have to know !

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Probably not: Your doctor may be trying to rule out Typhoid fever to do a Widal test, which is not a very accurate and needs careful interpretation as the test has cross reactions from other pathogens and agents including colchicine.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My doc said that i have fmf but usually they're doing for me widal test and the result was positive for o , is widal linked w fmf? i have to know !

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

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