Serological diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection: a complicated puzzle
Background. Mycoplasma pneumoniae has a prominent role in respiratory tract infections, especially in children and young adults. Serological methods, in particular complement fixation test (CFT) and enzyme immunoassays (ELISA), are most widely used for the diagnosis. However, a reliable diagnosis re...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2012-12-01
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Series: | Microbiologia Medica |
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Online Access: | http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2287 |