Positive melioidosis serology in a patient with adult onset Still’s disease: a case report of a diagnostic dilemma

Positive melioidosis serology in a patient with adult onset Still’s disease: a case report of a diagnostic dilemma

Abstract Background Autoimmune disorders are known to produce false positives in serological tests for infections. Aetiological association between infections and autoimmunity, increased susceptibility to infectious and autoimmune disorders with immune dysregulation and non-specific polyclonal expan...

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Main Authors: Harsha Anuruddhika Dissanayake, Gayani Premawansa, Enoka Corea, Inoshi Atukorale
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-12-01
Series:BMC Rheumatology
Subjects:
Adult onset Still’s disease
Melioidosis
False positive antibodies
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41927-018-0044-5

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