Utility of Serological Tests in the Era of Molecular Testing for Diagnosis of Human Brucellosis in Endemic Area with Limited Resources

Background: The culture has always been the gold standard test for diagnosis of human brucellosis but the conventional Brucella diagnostic tests viz. serology and culture are often beset with poor specificity & sensitivity respectively. The culture positivity rates for Brucella vary from 92%...

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Main Authors: Shashank Purwar, Sharada C. Metgud, Manohar B Mutnal, Mahantesh B Nagamoti, Chidanand S. Patil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7311/15525_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf