Serodiagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis using a combination of antigens

Serodiagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis using a combination of antigens

Background: The diagnosis of extra-pulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB) by conventional methods such as culture and microscopy has low sensitivity and requires an invasive procedure. A simple rapid serological test would be of great value. Methodology: Six antigens (ESAT-6, Ag85A, TB10.4, Rv3881c, lipoa...

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Main Authors: Demissew Beyene, Kees Lumc Franken, Lawrence Yamuah, Abraham Aseffa, Harald G Wiker, Arend Kolk, Howard Engers, Paul Klatser, Lisbet Sviland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 2010-02-01
Series:Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
Subjects:
Tuberculous lymphadenitis
serological test
antigens
Online Access:https://jidc.org/index.php/journal/article/view/116
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