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Which test is done to diagnose Rickettsial infection?
Which test is done to diagnose Rickettsial infection?
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The Weil Felix test relies on antigenic cross reactivity between Rickettsia and Proteus species for diagnosis
Updated On: Jan 3, 2025
- Widal test
- Weil felix test
- ASO test
- CRP test
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
The Weil Felix test is used to diagnose Rickettsial infections by detecting agglutination of patient sera with certain Proteus antigens which cross react with Rickettsia
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