MHT CET Medical202624 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyHuman Health and DiseasesActual
Widal Test is used for diagnosis of _________.
Options
- APneumonia
- BAIDS
- CTyphoid
- DMalaria
Correct answer
C. Typhoid
Step-by-step solution
Widal test is a serological test used for the diagnosis of enteric fever, which includes typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is caused by the pathogenic bacterium Salmonella typhi. The test detects the presence of antibodies against the O (somatic) and H (flagellar) antigens of Salmonella typhi in the patient's serum. Answer: Typhoid