The Value of the Aldehyde Test in the Diagnosis of Kala-Azar
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was an important factor in interpreting the results of this test. In the first few months of the disease, Leishman-Donovan bodies may be found in enormous numbers from spleen or liver puncture, although the aldehyde test is negative. During my investigation on this subject, I have found that in various diseases other than kalaazar the blood serum may be changed in such a way that the aldehyde test is positive, but it was
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