Rapid diagnosis of cytomegalovirus infection in congenital neonates.
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Immunostaining was compared with PCR for diagnosis of congenital CMV infection. IgM and IgG antibody assays were also performed in parallel. Immunostaining gave sensitivity and specificity of 60% and 97% respectively. Correlations among immunostaining, PCR and the presence of IgM antibody was reported. Immunostaining can be used for early diagnosis of congenital CMV infection in parallel with detection of IgM antibody.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health
دوره 32 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001