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Dr. Bharath Kumar Reddy answered : 11 years ago
Dear Rose
A Widal test is non specific. It usually is used for detection of Typhoid infection. But can be elevated in many other infections.
Hence a value of 1:160 or more is taken as positive. But this is taken only in the 2nd week of fever.
Regards
Dr.Bharath Reddy