Rapid antigen detection assay for identification of Burkholderia (Pseudomonas) pseudomallei infection

A simple antigen detection test was developed for rapid diagnosis of melioidosis caused by Burkholderia (Pseudomonas) pseudomallei infection. The method was based on the use of a specific monoclonal antibody in a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to capture antigen in clinical specimens cul...

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Published in:Journal of clinical microbiology 1996-01, Vol.34 (4), p.925-976
Main Authors: Anuntagool, A, Intachote, P, Naigowit, P, Sirisinha, S
Format: Article
Language:English
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Burkholderia pseudomallei
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Summary:A simple antigen detection test was developed for rapid diagnosis of melioidosis caused by Burkholderia (Pseudomonas) pseudomallei infection. The method was based on the use of a specific monoclonal antibody in a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to capture antigen in clinical specimens culture positive for B. pseudomallei. The results showed the sensitivity and specificity of the test to be 75 and 98%, respectively.
ISSN:0095-1137