title: Comparison of direct immunofluorescence and direct immunoperoxidase procedures for detection of herpes simplex virus antigen in lesion specimens.
abstract: Direct immunofluorescence and direct immunoperoxidase staining were equally sensitive and specific for detection of herpes simplex virus antigen in lesion specimens, and each method showed 82% agreement with virus isolation results.
mesh_terms: D000956:Antigens, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006561:Herpes Simplex / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008297:Male; D018139:Simplexvirus / Q000276:immunology* / Q000302:isolation & purification
chemical_list: D000956:Antigens, Viral