Following reaction are produced by heterophil antigens except_____________?

Correct answer: D. Widal reaction

  • A. Forssman antigen antibody reaction
  • B. Weil-Felix reaction
  • C. Paul bunnel reaction
  • D. Widal reaction

Explanation

Forssman, Weil-Felix, and Paul-Bunnell reactions depend on heterophile antibodies reacting with antigens found in unrelated species. The Widal test detects antibodies against specific Salmonella antigens and is not a heterophile reaction.

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