Leprosy and hepatitis B surface antigen.
An ELISA technique has been developed to detect HBsAg in the sera of leprosy patients. Out of ninety-two serum samples taken from untreated leprosy patients, 10 samples were positive for HBsAg. The ELISA used in the present investigation is a low cost, reliable and sensitive marker of HBsAg. It is better than lesser sensitive (haemagglutination and counterimmunoelectrophoresis), costly and hazardous (radioimmunoassay) techniques and is therefore recommended for routine use.
Vaishnavi
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Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research Chandigarh, India.
Sokhey
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Kaur
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Kumar
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Dilawari
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JB
Ganguly
N K
NK
D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000097:blood* / Q000150:complications; D008403:Mass Screening
D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens