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Is typhoid is still present when igm is positive? plzz reply me asap..

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

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Maybe: It is impossible to say with just an igm test. A positive igm is evidence of recent typhoid infection but even after the infection is gone it will take a few weeks for the antibodies to disappear. A culture is the best way to see if it is still present.

Answered 3/17/2017

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