Antibodies in Melioidosis: The Role of the Indirect Hemagglutination Assay in Evaluating Patients and Exposed Populations.

This study confirms the presence of high background antibodies in an endemic region and demonstrates the limitations of using IHA during acute melioidosis in this population.
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Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - October 8, 2018 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Chaichana P, Jenjaroen K, Amornchai P, Chumseng S, Langla S, Rongkard P, Sumonwiriya M, Jeeyapant A, Chantratita N, Teparrukkul P, Limmathurotsakul D, Day NPJ, Wuthiekanun V, Dunachie SJ Tags: Am J Trop Med Hyg Source Type: research