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SSC Stenographer 2023 PYQ — Question 138

SSC Stenographer - 13 Oct 2023 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q138

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Which of the following tests is used to confirm the presence of typhoid fever?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Widal Test.

  • The Widal test detects the presence of specific antibodies (agglutinins) against the Salmonella bacteria in the patient's serum.
  • It helps in diagnosing typhoid fever, especially in cases where the clinical presentation is ambiguous.
  • The Widal test is a serological test used to confirm the presence of typhoid fever, which is caused by the bacterium Salmonella enterica serotype Typhi.