Quite shocking that widal tests isn't sufficient to diagnose typhoid. In other words, most cases of typhoid treatment in the country can as well be us abusing antibiotics. Is this widal situation peculiar to us or this is what's obtainable even in other countries?
Apart from what you explained, are there more specific confirmatory tests for typhoid?
Well, most commonly, stool cultures. But there is also room for bone marrow samples to be used
Why dont technologists use this method instead of widal?
Cause Widal was a quick test.
Both mentioned usual take 2 days to a week to get results and treatment should be instituted earlier to avoid complications