title: [Value and limits of serological methods: electrosyneresis and E.L.I.S.A. for the study of the prevalence of histoplasmosis in Mali].
abstract: The authors have looked for circulating antibodies on 168 subjects for the study of the prevalence of histoplasmosis in Mali. Two serologic systems were employed: with counter-immunoelectrophoresis precipitating bands were detected in 42% of sera, while 57% were positive with Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. E.L.I.S.A. appear less specific because many cross-reactions were observed with other diseases.
mesh_terms: D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis; D003378:Counterimmunoelectrophoresis; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005260:Female; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008302:Mali; D009855:Onchocerciasis / Q000276:immunology; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies
vernacular_title: Intérêt et limites des méthodes sérologiques: électrosynérèse, E.L.I.S.A. pour l'étude de la prévalence de l'histoplasmose au Mali.