Diagnosis of American trypanosomiasis (Chagas' disease) by the new complement fixation test.
AUTOR(ES)
Garcia, E
RESUMO
A new immunodiagnostic method of complement fixation was used for serodiagnosis of American trypanosomiasis; 92% sensitivity and 99% specificity were obtained, for an overall accuracy of 97%. This test can be used in field studies, obviating the use of most laboratory equipment and imported reagents; places where economic limitations hinder the use of other immunodiagnostic procedures; and in association with other tests for confirmation of the diagnosis.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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