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Positive rK39 serologic assay results in US servicemen with cutaneous leishmaniasis.

Authors :
Hartzell JD
Aronson NE
Weina PJ
Howard RS
Yadava A
Wortmann GW
Source :
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene [Am J Trop Med Hyg] 2008 Dec; Vol. 79 (6), pp. 843-6.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The rK39 test is a serologic assay for the rapid diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). Serum from a North American cohort of 59 otherwise asymptomatic soldiers with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) was tested with the rK39 dipstick and ELISA assays, and 10.2% and 28.8% had positive results, respectively. CL is associated with a reactive rK39 assay result in some patients without clinical evidence of VL.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1476-1645
Volume :
79
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19052290