Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceWhy Do we Fall Ill3 Marks
Question
How is typhoid tested?
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Answer
For the culture, a small sample of your blood, stool, urine or bone marrow is placed on a special medium that encourages the growth of bacteria. The culture is checked under a microscope for the presence of typhoid bacteria. A bone marrow culture often is the most sensitive test for $S$. typhi.
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