[Determination of circulating antibodies in cutaneous leishmaniasis by immunofluorescence test].
Using a gradient purified leishmania donovani infantum antigen, the sensitivity and specificity of the IIF test in detecting anti-leishmania antibodies are investigated. The "purified" antigen increases the specificity and sensitivity of the IIF test, at the same time, eliminating false positiviness caused by connective diseases, tuberculosis, etc.
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Clinica Dermatologica, Università degli Studi di Catania.
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D000818:Animals; D000913:Antibodies, Protozoan / Q000032:analysis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D007891:Leishmania / Q000276:immunology*; D007893:Leishmania donovani / Q000276:immunology; D007896:Leishmaniasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*
D000913:Antibodies, Protozoan
Determinazione degli anticorpi circolanti al test di immunofluorescenza nella leishmaniosi cutanea.