Full 2L QBank
Microbiology General c7f57c0d

Which is not heterophile agglutination test?

A
Weil-Felix test
B
Widal test
C
Paul-Bunnel, test
D
Streptococcus MG
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (b) Widal Test Ref. Ananthanarayan 8/e, p 93 The same or closely related antigen may sometimes occur in different biological species/classes, etc. It is called heterogenetic or heterophile antigen, e.g. Forssman antigen for Pneumococcus, Salmonella. Weil Felix reaction (between proteus and Rickettsia). Paul Bunnell test in infectious mononucleosis. Cold agglutination test in primary atypical pneumonia. Streptococcus MG agglutination. Antigen between E. coli and human RBC of B. Remember Widal test is tube agglutination test.

Related Microbiology MCQs

Practice 2,00,000+ NEET PG Questions Free

Timed mock tests, mistake queue analytics, audio lectures & zero attempt limits on i❤️Exams.

Start Free Mock Test Now