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Comparison of the Novel Immunocatch Legionella Test with Sofia Legionella FIA Assay and with BinaxNOW Legionella Card Assay for Detection of Legionella pneumophila(Serogroup 1) Antigen in Urine Samples

Authors :
Congestrì, F.
Morotti, M.
Vicari, R.
Pedna, M. F.
Sparacino, M.
Torri, A.
Bertini, S.
Sambri, V.
Source :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology; June 2019, Vol. 57 Issue: 8
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Legionnaires’ disease (LD) refers to a serious form of acute pneumonia caused by Legionellaspecies. LD can be difficult to diagnose because the signs and symptoms are nonspecific, and therefore a rapid laboratory diagnosis is of paramount importance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00951137 and 1098660X
Volume :
57
Issue :
8
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs53326749
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/JCM.00305-19