Serological cross-reaction between Legionella spp. and Capnocytophaga ochracea by using latex agglutination test.
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.
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Department of Clinical Microbiology, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia.
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D002206:Capnocytophaga / Q000276:immunology*; D003429:Cross Reactions; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007841:Latex Fixation Tests; D007875:Legionella / Q000276:immunology* / Q000302:isolation & purification