Serological diagnosis of Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection: a complicated puzzle

Background. Mycoplasma pneumoniae has a prominent role in respiratory tract infections, especially in children and young adults. Serological methods, in particular complement fixation test (CFT) and enzyme immunoassays (ELISA), are most widely used for the diagnosis. However, a reliable diagnosis re...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Sensini, Francesca Zuccherini, Giovanni Cerboni, Mariapia Galullo, Laura Meli, Grazia Dal Maso, Carlo Paoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-12-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2287