Question

Widal test is designed specifically for the diagnosis of

• A. Tuberculosis
• B. Typhoid
• C. Dengue
• D. Chikungunya

Hint:

Widal test = Typhoid diagnosis; it checks antibody response to Salmonella typhi.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Widal test.
The Widal test is a serological test that detects antibodies (O and H agglutinins) against Salmonella typhi.
Step 2: Clinical use.
Since Salmonella typhi is the causative agent of typhoid fever, the Widal test is specifically used to diagnose typhoid.

Final Answer: \[ \boxed{\text{Typhoid}} \]