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Which of the following organism is identified by interferon

A
Staphylococcus
B
Leptospira
C
Campylobacter
D
Tuberculosis
High-Yield Explanation
Interferon-gamma release assay: This test uses Mycobacterium tuberculosis antigen CFP10 which reacts with T-lymphocytes of the patient to release gamma interferon. This test is not very specific for pulmonary tuberculosis, hence is not recommended any longer. Ref: Textbook of microbiology; Ananthanarayan and paniker's; 10th edition; Pg: 360

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