Diagnosis of human trichinellosis : pitfalls in the use of a unique immunoserological technique

Diagnosis of human trichinellosis : pitfalls in the use of a unique immunoserological technique

Serum samples belonging to three outbreaks in Argentina (47 patients) taken at different times post-ingestion were analysed employing IIF and ELISA simultaneously. Results show that : a) the number of patients diagnosed by a unique technique, especially by ELISA (31 patients), was lower than the one...

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Main Authors: Costantino S.N, Malmassari S.L, Dalla Fontana M.L, Diamante M.A, Venturiello S.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2001-06-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
immunodiagnosis
human trichinellosis
ELISA
indirect immunofluorescense
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/200108s2144

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/200108s2144

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