| Diagnosis of neurocysticercosis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. | |
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PMID: 3563817 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The detection of neurocysticercosis by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, the criterion used for determining seropositivity and the method of interpreting results are discussed. Serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from each of 212 patients were analysed. The results showed that in some patients positive antibody titres may be found in only one specimen. If both specimens are analysed 87% of neurocysticercosis patients can be detected serologically. However, if only CSF is tested, the detection rate falls to 67%. It is recommended that clinicians submit both serum and CSF samples for analysis. |
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Authors:
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M D Pammenter; E J Rossouw; S R Epstein |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde Volume: 71 ISSN: 0256-9574 ISO Abbreviation: S. Afr. Med. J. Publication Date: 1987 Apr |
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Created Date: 1987-05-21 Completed Date: 1987-05-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404520 Medline TA: S Afr Med J Country: SOUTH AFRICA |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 512-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Cysticercosis
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diagnosis*,
immunology Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay* Humans Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis* |
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