Evaluation of a new rapid test for detection of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine

For the diagnosis of legionellosis, a new rapid immunochromatographic test (V-tesT CORIS BioConcept) for detection of Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 antigen in urine was evaluated in 21 samples of patients with legionellosis and 45 samples from patients with other respiratory infections. Results...

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Main Authors: Gino Ciarrocchi, Marco D’anzeo, Elisabetta Farnocchia, Maria Enrica Cimarelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2010-09-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2432