| Leukergy--a new diagnostic test for bone infection. | |
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PMID: 8376429 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This new blood test for infection is based on the phenomenon of leukergy in which white cells agglomerate in the peripheral blood of patients with inflammatory diseases. It was used in 26 patients with proven bone or joint infection and was positive in 25. The leukergy test was more accurate than the ESR, white cell count or blood culture. The percentage of cells agglomerated correlated with the clinical severity of the infection and the test detected reactivation of the septic process better than the other haematological tests. It is a rapid and inexpensive method which is useful in the diagnosis and management of bone and joint infections. |
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Authors:
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I Otremski; R J Newman; P J Kahn; J Stadler; N Kariv; Y Skornik; G Goldman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of bone and joint surgery. British volume Volume: 75 ISSN: 0301-620X ISO Abbreviation: J Bone Joint Surg Br Publication Date: 1993 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-10-19 Completed Date: 1993-10-19 Revised Date: 2010-11-10 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375355 Medline TA: J Bone Joint Surg Br Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 734-6 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Harrogate District Hospital, England, UK. |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Arthritis, Infectious / blood, diagnosis* Cell Aggregation / physiology Female Humans Leukocyte Count Leukocytes / physiology* Male Middle Aged Osteitis / blood, diagnosis* Osteomyelitis / blood, diagnosis* Staphylococcal Infections / blood, diagnosis* Streptococcal Infections / blood, diagnosis* |
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