The gel test: sensitivity and specificity for unexpected antibodies to blood group antigens

The Sensitivity, Specificity and Predictive Values of Snellen Chart Compared to the Diagnostic Test in Amblyopia Screening Program in Iran

Introduction Amblyopia is a leading cause of visual impairment in both childhood and adult populations. Our aim in this study was to assess the epidemiological characteristics of the amblyopia screening program in Iran. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was done on a randomly selected sample of 4,636 Iranian children who were referred to screening program in 2013 were participated i...

The prevalence of undesired blood group antibodies in thalassemia patients

Abstract Background and Objectives Blood transfusion related alloimmunization is common among patients receiving regular blood transfusion, especially thalassemia patients. In this study we aimed to find the prevalence of alloimmunization among patients of thalassemia.   Materials and Methods In this desciptional study, we screened 305 thalassemia patients (53.8% female and  46.2% male, age ...

"We must test the blood for antigens".

Specificity of antibodies to immunodominant mycobacterial antigens in pulmonary tuberculosis.

A serological survey was performed in groups of patients with active sputum smear-positive or smear-negative pulmonary tuberculosis, healthy household contacts, and controls. Sera were tested for titers of antibodies which bound to each of five purified mycobacterial antigens by enzyme immunoassay and for competition of binding to single epitopes, using six radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies di...

The Relationship Between Salivary Candida Albicans Colony Count and Blood Group Antigens in Dentistry Students

Background and Aims: Candida albicans is the most prevalent opportunistic fungal species in the oral cavity. To date, several studies have been investigated the various factors associated with oral candidiasis. On the other hand, it has been proven that blood types antigens lead to some infectious factors. This study aimed to evaluate Candida albicans colonies in the saliva of dentistry student...