Comparison of Sensitivity of Serum and CSF Samples in Immunodiagnosis of Neurocysticercosis

Authors

  • J Gordon Millichap Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15844/pedneurbriefs-23-5-6

Keywords:

Neurocysticercosis, Taenia Solium, Enzyme-Linked Immunotransfer Blot

Abstract

Paired serum and CSF samples were obtained from 91 patients with neurocysticercosis (NCC) for detection of Taenia solium (TS) antibodies and antigens, in a study at centers in Lima, Peru, Belgium, and the USA.

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Published

2009-05-01

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Section

Infectious/Autoimmune Disorders