Toxoplasmosis in Northern Ireland 1982-83
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During 1982-83, 1161 sera were examined for the presence of haemagglutinating antibodies against Toxoplasma gondii. The Indirect Haemagglutination Test (IHAT) was positive in 416 (35.8%). Fourteen patients were judged to be suffering from acute acquired toxoplasmosis (active disease). In addition, 11 patients were also found to have glandular fever.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Ulster Medical Journal
دوره 53 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984