Comparison of a direct antigen enzyme immunoassay, Herpchek, with cell culture for detection of herpes simplex virus from clinical specimens.
AUTOR(ES)
Verano, L
RESUMO
Direct enzyme immunoassay (Herpchek) was compared with culture on 21,522 specimens mainly from asymptomatic women for herpes simplex virus detection. Sensitivity and specificity were 73.8 and 97.7%, respectively. The 33% detection rate by enzyme immunoassay in 5 h increased to 43% when the enzyme immunoassay was combined with culture. Herpchek alone was not sensitive enough, but in combination with culture, maximum detection was achieved.
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