McFadyan reaction is employed for diagnosis of?

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QUESTION

McFadyan reaction is employed for diagnosis of?

OPTIONS

(A) Anthrax
(B) Pasteurellosis
(C) Black quarter
(D) Viral diarrhoea

ANSWER

(A) Anthrax

EXPLANATION

The McFadyean reaction is a special staining procedure for demonstrating the characteristic encapsulated Bacillus anthracis in smears. Therefore option A is correct; Pasteurella, black quarter caused by Clostridium chauvoei, and viral diarrhea are not diagnosed by this reaction.

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