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Nagglers reaction is used in the diagnosis of______________?

Correct answer: C. Gas gangrene

  • A. Malaria
  • B. Whooping cough
  • C. Gas gangrene
  • D. Wool sorters disease

Explanation

The Nagler reaction detects lecithinase activity of Clostridium perfringens, an important cause of gas gangrene. The organism produces an opaque precipitate in egg-yolk medium that is inhibited by specific antitoxin.

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