Doris L. Drow
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View article: Comparison of the Lumac and Monolight systems for detection of bacteriuria by bioluminescence
Comparison of the Lumac and Monolight systems for detection of bacteriuria by bioluminescence Open
The development of practical and rapid methods for detection of infectious-disease-producing agents in clinical specimens is the most important current goal of clinical microbiology. Bioluminescence is a technique which is rapid and potent…
View article: Splenic abscess caused by Shigella flexneri and Bacteroides fragilis
Splenic abscess caused by Shigella flexneri and Bacteroides fragilis Open
We report a case of splenic abscess from which only Shigella flexneri (serotype 1a) and Bacteroides fragilis were isolated. The patient was a 59-year-old diabetic female who displayed minimal gastrointestinal symptoms. The S. flexneri isol…
View article: Evaluation of the Phadebact CSF test for detection of the four most common causes of bacterial meningitis
Evaluation of the Phadebact CSF test for detection of the four most common causes of bacterial meningitis Open
A five-center collaborative study was undertaken to determine the suitability of the Phadebact CSF test kit and the Phadebact group B Streptococcus reagent for routine use by clinical laboratories to detect antigens of common organisms cau…
View article: Indirect sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for rapid detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae type 3 antigen
Indirect sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for rapid detection of Streptococcus pneumoniae type 3 antigen Open
An indirect sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the detection of the polysaccharide antigen of type 3 pneumococcus (SSS-III) is reported. Polystyrene balls with attached anti-SSS-III antibody serve as the solid phase, and antige…
View article: Indirect Sandwich Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Rapid Detection of <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> Type b Infection
Indirect Sandwich Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for Rapid Detection of <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> Type b Infection Open
We report the development and testing of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay with excellent sensitivity for the detection of Haemophilus influenzae type b (HI b ) antigen in clinical specimens from patients with HI b meningitis. The assay…