Use of Paired Serum Samples for Serodiagnosis of Typhoid Fever
Journal of Clinical Microbiology 43(9): 4889-4890
Article 2005 English
Authors
DH
Deborah House
NC
Nguyen Tran Chinh
TD
To S. Diep
Abstract
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Using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay we demonstrate that, in adult patients with typhoid fever, the sensitivity of a serological test based on the detection of anti-lipopolysaccharide immunoglobulin G is increased when used with paired serum samples taken 1 week apart.
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