Detection of Salivary IgA Antibodies Against the HlyE Antigen as a Diagnosis of Typhoid Fever

Introduction: The Salmonella typhi (S. typhi) haemolysin E protein (HlyE) has been shown to be a sensitive and specific antigen for the detection of typhoid fever through the detection of anti-HlyE antibodies in sera. Saliva can also be a useful diagnostic fluid as it also contains antibodies ag...

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Main Authors: Kai Ling Chin, Nur Eliyana Mohd Redhuan, Prabha Balaram, Kia Kien Phua, Eugene Boon Beng Ong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7909/17801_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(BMAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf