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Minimum number of pneumococci required for capsular antigen to be detectable by latex agglutination

Year: 1992

Type: article

Abstract: Forty-eight strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae were tested in vitro to determine the minimum number required for pneumococcal capsular antigen to be detectable by latex agglutination. It was found that 10(6) to 10(7) microorganisms per ml were needed and that antigen remained detectable even when viable pneumococci could no longer be demonstrated.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.30.2.517-519.1992

Authors: Y Holloway, W G Boersma, H Kuttschrütter, J A Snijder

Institution: University Medical Center Groningen

Language: English

Topic: Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1914546002