Measles
Measles ( 15 Questions)
Chest X-ray is not a diagnostic test for measles. It may be used to assess for complications like pneumonia.
Throat swab culture is not used to diagnose measles. It is more commonly used to detect bacterial infections such as strep throat.
Blood glucose level is not relevant to the diagnosis of measles.
Measles-specific IgM antibodies test is the definitive diagnostic test for measles. It detects the presence of specific antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the measles virus.
Choice A rationale:
Chest X-ray is not a diagnostic test for measles. It may be used to assess for complications like pneumonia.
Choice B rationale:
Throat swab culture is not used to diagnose measles. It is more commonly used to detect bacterial infections such as strep throat.
Choice C rationale:
Blood glucose level is not relevant to the diagnosis of measles.
Choice D rationale:
Measles-specific IgM antibodies test is the definitive diagnostic test for measles. It detects the presence of specific antibodies produced by the immune system in response to the measles virus.