What is the Widal test?
The Widal test is a diagnostic test used to detect typhoid. Typhoid is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella typhi.
It spreads through contaminated food and water and can lead to symptoms like high fever, stomach pain, weakness, and diarrhea.
The Widal test is a diagnostic test used to detect the presence of antibodies in a person's blood against the bacteria Salmonella.
This test has limitations due to the possibility of false positives from past infections or vaccinations and false negatives if the test is done too early or antibody levels are too low.