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Central nervous system infection in congenital syphilis

Authors :
Michelow, Ian C.
Wendel, George D., Jr.
Norgard, Michael V.
Zeray, Fiker
Leos, N. Kristine
Alsaadi, Rajiha
Sanchez, Pablo J.
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. June 6, 2002, Vol. 346 Issue 23, p1792, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

IgM immunoblotting and PCR analysis of blood and cerebrospinal fluid samples may help identify babies with congenital syphilis who have an infection of the nervous system. This was the conclusion of a study of 148 babies.

Details

ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
346
Issue :
23
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.88779716