Abstract
To evaluate a newly developed immunochromatographic test (the MySet test) for the detection of Chlamydophila pneumoniae-specific immunoglobulin M antibodies, the results obtained by the MySet test were compared with those obtained by two serological tests. The sensitivity and specificity of the MySet test were 100% and 92.9%, respectively. The MySet test is rapid and simple to use and is thought to be a useful tool for the selection of appropriate antibiotic therapy.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Antibodies, Bacterial / blood*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Chlamydophila Infections / diagnosis*
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Chlamydophila Infections / immunology
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Chlamydophila Infections / microbiology
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Chlamydophila pneumoniae / immunology*
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Community-Acquired Infections / diagnosis
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Community-Acquired Infections / immunology
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Female
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Humans
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Immunoassay / instrumentation
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Immunoassay / methods*
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Immunoglobulin M / blood*
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / diagnosis*
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Pneumonia, Bacterial / immunology
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Sensitivity and Specificity
Substances
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Antibodies, Bacterial
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Immunoglobulin M