A rapid microagglutination test for the diagnosis of Legionella pneumophila (serogroup 1) infection
AUTOR(ES)
Harrison, TG
RESUMO
A rapid microagglutination test has been developed which can be performed in 30 minutes. Ninety-seven percent of 96 patients diagnosed as having Legionella pneumophila (serogroup 1) infection by indirect immunofluorescence were also detected by the rapid microagglutination test.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=497857Documentos Relacionados
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