Ebola
Ebola ( 24 Questions)
Blood culture is not the primary diagnostic test for Ebola virus disease (EVD) ELISA is a more specific and sensitive test to detect Ebola virus antigens or antibodies in the blood, confirming the diagnosis.
Chest X-ray is not a diagnostic test for EVD. It is used to evaluate lung conditions but is not specific to EVD diagnosis.
Urinalysis is not a primary diagnostic test for EVD. ELISA is a more appropriate test to confirm the presence of the Ebola virus.
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is the correct choice. It detects the presence of Ebola virus antigens or antibodies, providing definitive confirmation of EVD.
Choice A rationale:
Blood culture is not the primary diagnostic test for Ebola virus disease (EVD) ELISA is a more specific and sensitive test to detect Ebola virus antigens or antibodies in the blood, confirming the diagnosis.
Choice B rationale:
Chest X-ray is not a diagnostic test for EVD. It is used to evaluate lung conditions but is not specific to EVD diagnosis.
Choice C rationale:
Urinalysis is not a primary diagnostic test for EVD. ELISA is a more appropriate test to confirm the presence of the Ebola virus.
Choice D rationale:
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is the correct choice. It detects the presence of Ebola virus antigens or antibodies, providing definitive confirmation of EVD.