title: Serological cross-reaction between Legionella spp. and Capnocytophaga ochracea by using latex agglutination test.
abstract: Cross-reactivity between Legionella spp. and Capnocytophaga ochracea was noted by latex agglutination tests (Serobact Legionella; Disposable Products, Adelaide, Australia). Four of 11 (36%) C. ochracea isolates agglutinated with latex reagents designed to identify Legionella pneumophila serogroups. C. ochracea isolated on buffered charcoal yeast extract media may give false-positive results in this Legionella latex agglutination assay.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Microbiology, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hicks
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Yuen
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Gilbert
mesh_terms: D002206:Capnocytophaga / Q000276:immunology*; D003429:Cross Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007841:Latex Fixation Tests; D007875:Legionella / Q000276:immunology* / Q000302:isolation & purification