Discussion
Quellung reaction is used for typing of
Answer: C
Correct answer: Both (a) and (b)
The Quellung or capsular swelling reaction is used for any capsulated organism whose capsule can be typed by specific antiserum. Both Streptococcus pneumoniae and Klebsiella pneumoniae qualify. When antibody binds the capsule its refractive index changes, so under the microscope the capsule appears swollen and sharply outlined - a direct visual identification of the serotype.
No comment is present. Be the first to comment.
Loading…
Post your comment
Please log in or register to post a comment.
Examination Categories
- SSC Exams
- Banking Exams
- Teaching Exams
- Civil Services Exams
- Railways Exams
- Engineering Recruitment Exams
- Defence Exams
- State Government Exams
- Police Exams
- Insurance Exams
- Nursing Exams
- Other Government Exams
- NRA CET
- PG Entrance Exams
- Campus Placement
- MBA Entrance Exams
- CUET and UG Entrance
- Judiciary Exams
- Regulatory Body Exams
- Software Development