Comparison of the DIFCO and Patoc 1 slide antigens in the screening of leptospirosis.
A comparison of the Patoc 1 slide agglutination (SAT) and DIFCO slide agglutination test for the screening of leptospirosis in man, cattle and coypu (Myocastor coypus Molina) is reported. The economic costs, convenience and availability of the antigens for the tests are analysed. It is recommended that slide agglutination methods alone are not sufficient for the routine diagnosis of leptospirosis.
D000372:Agglutination Tests; D000818:Animals; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007919:Leptospira / Q000276:immunology*; D007922:Leptospirosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000662:veterinary; D012376:Rodent Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D012377:Rodentia
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial