Performance of a latex agglutination test in the diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis by rotavirus
Braz. j. microbiol
; Braz. j. microbiol;37(4): 587-589, Oct.-Dec. 2006. tab
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this work was to determine the performance of latex agglutination test (LAT) for evaluating children acute gastroenteritis by rotavirus. The LAT showed good sensitivity, as well as specificity and predictive positive value and due to its simplicity and speed, it has been suitable for rotavirus diagnosis in hospital laboratories.
RESUMO
O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar o desempenho do teste de aglutinação em látex (TAL), no diagnóstico das gastroenterites agudas em crianças, causadas por rotavírus. O TAL mostrou boa sensibilidade, especificidade e valor preditivo positivo e devido à sua simplicidade e rapidez, o teste é apropriado para uso em hospitais para o diagnóstico de rotaviroses.
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LILACS
Main subject:
In Vitro Techniques
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Rotavirus
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Electrophoresis, Polyacrylamide Gel
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Gastroenteritis
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Child
Language:
En
Journal:
Braz. j. microbiol
Journal subject:
MICROBIOLOGIA
Year:
2006
Type:
Article