Widal test is specific for____________?
Correct answer: D. Typhoid
- A. Plague
- B. Leprosy
- C. Pemhigoid
- D. Typhoid
Explanation
The Widal test detects agglutinating antibodies against the O and H antigens of Salmonella Typhi and related salmonellae, so it is used in typhoid evaluation. It is not a test for plague, leprosy or pemphigoid.
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