A quick serological test called the Typhidot test is intended to identify IgM and IgG antibodies directed against the outer membrane protein of the Salmonella typhi bacteria, which is the source of typhoid fever. This test is used in situations where typhoid fever is common and prompt diagnosis is required due to its quick turnaround time and relative ease of administration.

Typhidot is generally used to diagnose typhoid fever, however considering the systemic nature of the illness, its implications for heart diagnosis (HHD) may also be taken into account. If left untreated, typhoid fever can have major side effects, such as myocarditis, or inflammation of the heart muscle, which can impair heart function and even cause severe cardiovascular