Simplified serological diagnosis of endocarditis due to Coxiella burnetii and Bartonella.
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We tested a single-step serological assay against Coxiella burnetii and Bartonella species and found a sensitivity of 100%, and a positive predictive value of 98% for the diagnosis of blood culture-negative endocarditis (BCNE). This assay should be considered as a possible commercial test for the diagnosis of BCNE.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical and diagnostic laboratory immunology
دوره 10 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003