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

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
Subjects:
culture
pcr
serology
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7311/15525_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf

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