Sensitivity and specificity of single IgA and IgG antibody concentrations for early diagnosis of pertussis in adults: an evaluation for outbreak management in public health practice
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An accurate, practical laboratory test is needed to confirm clinical diagnosis of pertussis in adults during the first 3 symptomatic weeks, when treatment is effective and transmission can be interrupted.</p> <p>Methods&l...
Main Authors: | Stals Frans S, Steyerberg Ewout W, Mertens Paul LJM, Richardus Jan H |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2007-06-01
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Series: | BMC Infectious Diseases |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/7/53 |
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