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The **Widal test** is used for diagnosis of:Read the answer and worked solution →

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The **Widal test** is used for diagnosis of:

  1. Malaria
  2. Typhoid (caused by *Salmonella typhi*)
  3. Tuberculosis
  4. AIDS
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Correct answer: B. Typhoid (caused by *Salmonella typhi*)

**Widal test:** detects agglutinating antibodies (anti-O, anti-H) against *Salmonella typhi*/*paratyphi* antigens in patient serum. Useful 7-10 days after symptom onset. **Modern alternative:** blood culture, IgM ELISA.

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