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Fallacies in the interpretation of Paul-Bunnel Davidsohn differential test
E Mathai1, J C Shastry, K N Brahmadathan
1Department of Microbiology, Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India.
Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|April 1, 1992
Abstract:
Serological findings in five cases where Paul-Bunnel Davidsohn (PBD) test results were misleading, are presented. Three patients' with Chronic renal disorder and positive PBD test had specific serology results, signifying Cyto Megalo Virus infection. A fourth patient with Hepatitis B Virus infection also had positive PBD test. Forssman type of antibody response was demonstrable in a boy with recent Epstein-Barr virus infection and high Cyto Megalo Virus antibody titres.