Typhidot IgG & IgM, Rapid Card

Typhidot IgG & IgM Rapid Card test offers many advantages which fulfil the requirement of typhoid diagnosis, which include: 1. Simple, fast and reliable procedure 2. Early and specific diagnosis of Typhoid fever 3. Simple to perform, and no requirement of additional sample preparation 4. Easy to interpret results 5. Minimum sample volume requirement and no need of special equipment.

A blood test will be conducted with the help of a clean sterile Venipuncture, wherein the technician will draw required amount of blood from your vein.The average turn around time for the test is 2 hours.

The Typhidot IgG & IgM Rapid test is limited to the qualitative detection of antibodies to S.typhi in human sera or plasma, and the intensity of the test band does not have linear correlation with the antibody titre in the specimen. A negative result does not preclude the possibility of exposure to S.typhi. Besides, negative result can occur if the quantity of Anti-S.typhi antibodies present in the specimen is below the detection limit of the assay, and stage of disease in which sample is collected. The results should be interpreted in conjunction with other diagnostic procedures and clinical settings.

Typhoid fever and paratyphoid fevers are transmitted commonly through the consumption of drinking water or food contaminated with the feces of people who have typhoid fever or are chronic carriers of the S.typhi bacteria. The risk is highest in people living in places with poor sanitation and hygiene.

Typhoid fever if left untreated, can cause serious complications, which include internal bleeding and damage to the digestive system. It can also cause splitting or perforation of a section of the digestive system or bowel, which spreads the infection to nearby tissue. Perforation can lead to infection of lining of your abdomen called Peritonitis. In peritonitis, spread of infection into blood(Sepsis) and other organs can lead to Pneumonia, inflammation of the heart muscles, infection of blood vessels, bladder or kidney infections, inflammation and infection of the fluid and membranes surrounding the spinal cord and brain and psychiatric problems like paranoid psychosis, hallucinations, and delirium.

Following safe food and water practices is the best way to prevent Typhoid and paratyphoid fever. Travellers should avoid consuming salads, uncooked vegetables, Food should be fully cooked and consumed hot. In case of any symptoms, you should seek medical care. Vaccination can help prevent typhoid fever, and vaccination is recommended for people travelling to places where typhoid fever is endemic.