A positive Widal test result for Salmonella Typhi O indicates the presence of antibodies against the O antigen of Salmonella Typhi, suggesting a possible active or recent infection with typhoid fever. However, this test may yield false positives due to cross-reactivity with other infections or previous vaccinations, so it should be interpreted alongside clinical symptoms and other diagnostic tests. Additionally, the test is more reliable in endemic areas where typhoid fever is common.
it should test + for catalase but Salmonella isolates are moderate catalase reactors.
Salmonella typhimurium is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped bacterium.
Typhoid fever is the scientific name and is caused by the organism Salmonella typhisalmonela typhi
Salmonella Typhi AH is also known as Paratyphoid fever. This is an illness.
humans in countries where the water is contaminated with sewege, which can sometimes contain salmonella typhi.
The cauative agent for typhoid is Salmonella typhi
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Salmonella typhi forms shiny white to yellow round convex colonies with entire margin.
Under a microscope, salmonella typhi has a long, oval tube appearance. It can be purple, green, or even some shades of blue.