The **Widal test** is used for diagnosis of:
- Malaria
- Typhoid (caused by *Salmonella typhi*)
- Tuberculosis
- 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.