How Well Do You Wassermann Test?

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    Who of the followings was responsible for creating the Wassermann test?

    •  August Paul von Wassermann
    • Robert Koch
    • Louis Pasteur
    • Alexander Fleming
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  • 2. 

    Which other diseases is the Wassermann Test viable for?

    • Tuberculosis

    • Malaria

    • Lupus

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
    Explanation
    The Wassermann Test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies that may indicate the presence of certain diseases. It is primarily known for its use in diagnosing syphilis, but it can also be used to detect antibodies related to other diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, and lupus. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as the Wassermann Test is viable for diagnosing all of these diseases.

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  • 3. 

    Where was the test first developed?

    • Max Planck Gesellschaft

    •  Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases 

    • Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

    • National Institutes of Health

    Correct Answer
    A.  Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases 
    Explanation
    The test was first developed at the Robert Koch Institute for Infectious Diseases.

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  • 4. 

    What kind of sample is taken in the Wassermann test?

    • Blood

    • Cerebrospinal fluid

    • Option 3

    • Tissue sample

    • Both (a) and (b)

    Correct Answer
    A. Both (a) and (b)
    Explanation
    The Wassermann test is a diagnostic test for syphilis. It detects antibodies in the blood and cerebrospinal fluid. Therefore, both blood and cerebrospinal fluid samples are taken for the Wassermann test.

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  • 5. 

    What is the name of the antigen used in the Wassermann test?

    • Cardiolipin 

    • IgD

    • IgE

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Cardiolipin 
    Explanation
    The name of the antigen used in the Wassermann test is Cardiolipin.

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  • 6. 

    When was the Wassermann test developed?

    • 1906

    • 1907

    • 1908

    • 1910

    Correct Answer
    A. 1906
    Explanation
    The Wassermann test was developed in 1906.

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  • 7. 

    Which of these diseases does Wassermann Test determine?

    • Carcinoma

    • Cancer

    • AIDS

    • Syphilis 

    Correct Answer
    A. Syphilis 
    Explanation
    The Wassermann Test is a blood test used to detect the presence of antibodies produced in response to the bacteria that causes syphilis. It is a specific test for syphilis and is not used to determine the presence of other diseases such as carcinoma, cancer, or AIDS.

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  • 8. 

    From where are the antibodies taken for Wassermann test?

    • Heart

    • Liver

    • Pancreas

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Heart
  • 9. 

    What is the category of test is the Wessermann test?

    • Nontreponemal test

    • Treponemal test

    • Serologic test

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Nontreponemal test
    Explanation
    The Wessermann test is classified as a nontreponemal test. Nontreponemal tests are used to detect antibodies that are produced in response to a syphilis infection. These tests are based on the detection of antibodies against cardiolipin, a substance that is released by damaged host cells during the infection. The Wessermann test specifically detects the presence of reagin antibodies, which are nonspecific antibodies that are produced during syphilis infection. This test is commonly used as a screening tool for syphilis.

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  • 10. 

    Which scientist's work is the Wessermann test based on?

    • Beijerinck and Cohn

    • Ehrlich and Waksman

    • Bordet and Gengou 

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Bordet and Gengou 
    Explanation
    The Wessermann test is based on the work of scientists Bordet and Gengou.

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