Seroconversion of indirect immunofluorescent antibody IgM and IgG in melioidosis

• Main Authors: Arumugam, Janaki, How, Soon Hin, Zainulabid, Ummu Afeera, Mustafa Mahmoud, Mohammed Imad Al-Deen, Ab Rahman, Jamalludin, Ab Rahman, Ahmad Kashfi, Kuan, Yeh Chunn
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Bangladesh Infection Research Association 2020
• Subjects: RC Internal medicine; RC111 Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/88026/1/51514-Article%20Text-161448-1-10-20210120.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/88026/; https://www.banglajol.info/index.php/BJID/article/view/51514

Background: There are several serological tests used in the diagnosis of melioidosis. However, the interpretation of the results can be problematic in endemic areas because there might be a high background positivity due to previous exposure. Objective: This study aimed to determine the usefulnes...