Comparison of a latex agglutination procedure with the microimmunofluorescence test for Rickettsia typhi.

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  • J A Rawlings
  • L B Elliott
  • L M Little
چکیده

Sera submitted to the Texas Department of Health for the serodiagnosis of Rickettsia typhi were tested by the microimmunofluorescent antibody technique and a new latex agglutination procedure. Results indicated that the latex agglutination test was sensitive and specific and would serve well as a first-line screening test for murine typhus.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of clinical microbiology

دوره 21 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 1985