Detection of bacterial pathogens in purulent clinical specimens by immunofluorescence techniques.
A technique is described which may be used to identify Haemophilus influenzae type b, Streptococcus pneumoniae, group A and B streptococci, and Staphylococcus aureus in smears of clinical specimens.
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis; D003378:Counterimmunoelectrophoresis; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D013211:Staphylococcus aureus / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013296:Streptococcus pneumoniae / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013492:Suppuration / Q000382:microbiology*
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial