Demonstration of Legionella antigen in the urine: significance for differential diagnosis.
The most effective techniques presently in use for the early diagnosis of Legionnaires' disease are RIA- and ELISA-tests detecting Legionella antigen in urine specimens. We are reporting on our experience with the RIA for the detection of L. pneumophila serogroup 1-antigen in the urine of 30 patients with suspected legionellosis.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000652:urine*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007875:Legionella / Q000276:immunology*; D007877:Legionnaires' Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011863:Radioimmunoassay
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial