Using Serum Specimens for Real-Time PCR-Based Diagnosis of Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis, Canada

Using Serum Specimens for Real-Time PCR-Based Diagnosis of Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis, Canada

Whole blood is the optimal specimen for anaplasmosis diagnosis but might not be available in all cases. We PCR tested serum samples collected in Canada for Anaplasma serology and found 84.8%–95.8% sensitivity and 2.8 average cycle threshold elevation. Serum can be acceptable for detecting Anaplasma...

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Main Authors: Carl Boodman, Courtney Loomer, Antonia Dibernardo, Todd Hatchette, Jason J. LeBlanc, Brooks Waitt, L. Robbin Lindsay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2023-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
anaplasmosis
bacteria
vector-borne infections
zoonoses
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
emerging infections
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/29/1/22-0988_article

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