Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8471890 | Immuno-analyse & Biologie Spécialisée | 2007 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The tests with the latex technique are not valuable for the diagnosis of pneumonia, and should not be used any longer. The Binax Now® test is an advance inasmuch as it allows linking a pneumococcal etiology to 27% of severe infectious pneumonia. It has to be indicated precisely because of its cost. It can be involved in the diagnosis of severe pneumopathy as a complement to Legionella urinary antigens.
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Authors
P. Dubrous, H. Delacour, P. Gerome, J.-L. Koeck,