@article{7322, keywords = {Antigens, Bacterial, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Glycolipids, Humans, leprosy, Membrane Proteins, Mycobacterium leprae, Serologic Tests}, author = {Maeda Y}, title = {Diagnosis of leprosy: serological aspects.}, abstract = {
The most convenient way of diagnosing an infectious disease is by serological methods. To improve the quality of diagnosis in leprosy, simple tests in addition to diagnosis by clinical signs, are necessary. Here, PGL-I based methods for detection of multibacillary and paucibacillary leprosy, have been revisited and newer methods are discussed.
}, year = {2006}, journal = {Nihon Hansenbyo Gakkai zasshi = Japanese journal of leprosy : official organ of the Japanese Leprosy Association}, volume = {75}, pages = {285-9}, month = {2006 Sep}, issn = {1342-3681}, language = {eng}, }