Utility of MycoDot test in the diagnosis of cutaneous tuberculosis.
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Sir, Mycobacteria are known to have several immunologically active antigenic components like 38 Kd antigen, 30 Kd antigen, 16 Kd antigen, A60 antigen and lipoarabinomannan (LAM). 1 The MycoDot test is a new simple, rapid (20 minutes) and reliable serodiagnostic technique that can detect antimycobacterial antibodies in the serum or blood. It offers a low cost, single visit aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis, with good sensitivity and excellent specificity.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology
دوره 69 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003