How Well Do You Wassermann Test?

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

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August Paul von Wassermann was responsible for creating the Wassermann test.

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2. Which other diseases is the Wassermann Test viable for?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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The name of the antigen used in the Wassermann test is Cardiolipin.

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6. When was the Wassermann test developed?

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The Wassermann test was developed in 1906.

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7. Which of these diseases does Wassermann Test determine?

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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?

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9. What is the category of test is the Wessermann test?

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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?

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The Wessermann test is based on the work of scientists Bordet and Gengou.

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Who of the followings was responsible for creating the Wassermann...
Which other diseases is the Wassermann Test viable for?
Where was the test first developed?
What kind of sample is taken in the Wassermann test?
What is the name of the antigen used in the Wassermann test?
When was the Wassermann test developed?
Which of these diseases does Wassermann Test determine?
From where are the antibodies taken for Wassermann test?
What is the category of test is the Wessermann test?
Which scientist's work is the Wessermann test based on?
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