Evaluation of false-positive reaction with ELISA for the detection of Chlamydophila pneumoniae-specific IgM antibody in adults

Jpn J Infect Dis. 2010 Mar;63(2):150-1.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antibodies, Bacterial / blood*
  • Chlamydophila Infections / diagnosis*
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae / immunology
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae / isolation & purification*
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / methods
  • False Positive Reactions*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin M / blood*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Antibodies, Bacterial
  • Immunoglobulin M