Abstract
Using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay we demonstrate that, in adult patients with typhoid fever, the sensitivity of a serological test based on the detection of anti-lipopolysaccharide immunoglobulin G is increased when used with paired serum samples taken 1 week apart.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Antibodies, Bacterial / blood*
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Antigens, Bacterial / immunology
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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Humans
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Immunoglobulin G / blood*
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Lipopolysaccharides / immunology*
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Salmonella typhi / immunology
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Serologic Tests
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Time Factors
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Typhoid Fever / diagnosis*
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Typhoid Fever / immunology
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Typhoid Fever / microbiology
Substances
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Antibodies, Bacterial
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Antigens, Bacterial
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Immunoglobulin G
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Lipopolysaccharides