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V I Pokrovskiĭ, I I Lifanova, Iu I Litinskiĭ

    Zhurnal Mikrobiologii, Epidemiologii I Immunobiologii
    |April 1, 1976
    PubMed

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    Increased antibody titers to meningococcus group A were detected in patients with meningococcal infections using the passive hemagglutination test (PHAT). This diagnostic method aids in identifying meningococcal disease, particularly meningococcemia and meningitis.

    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Context:

    • Meningococcus infections pose significant public health challenges.
    • Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for effective patient management.
    • Serological markers can aid in identifying the causative agent of bacterial meningitis and sepsis.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the utility of the passive hemagglutination test (PHAT) for detecting antibodies against meningococcus group A.
    • To determine the correlation between increased antibody titers and clinical manifestations of meningococcal disease.

    Summary:

    • A significant proportion of patients with meningococcus infection showed elevated antibody titers to meningococcus group A, as measured by PHAT.
    • The increase in antibody titers was most commonly observed in patients presenting with meningococcemia and meningitis.
    • These findings suggest PHAT is a valuable auxiliary diagnostic tool for confirming meningococcal etiology.

    Impact:

    • The study highlights the potential of PHAT as a supportive diagnostic method in clinical settings.
    • Improved diagnostic capabilities can lead to earlier and more targeted treatment of meningococcal infections.
    • This research contributes to understanding the host immune response to meningococcal pathogens.

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