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Topic: Pathogens and parasites causing human diseases· Biology and Human Welfare

Identify the correct pair representing the causative agent of typhoid fever and the confirmatory test for typhoid.

1. \(\textit{Plasmodium vivax}\) / UTI test

2. \(\textit{Streptococcus pneumoniae}\) / Widal test

3. \(\textit{Salmonella typhi}\) / Anthrone test

4. \(\textit{Salmonella typhi}\) / Widal test

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Answer: 4. \(\textit{Salmonella typhi}\) / Widal test

Key idea: Typhoid is caused by Salmonella typhi and diagnosed by the Widal test.

Plasmodium vivax causes malaria; Streptococcus pneumoniae causes pneumonia. Anthrone test is for carbohydrate estimation, not typhoid.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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