The application of monoclonal antibody methodology as a tool for serotyping leptospira isolates in Cuba
Rev. cuba. med. trop
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59(1)ene.-abr. 2007. tab
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
By using the monoclonal antibodies methodology we have classified Cuban serovars of leptospires isolated from blood culture of confirmed leptospirosis patients. The serogroups Pomona and Canicola were the most predominant found in our study. Pomona, Mozdok and Canicola serovars were the most prevalent types in these serogroups. Our study has essentially presented a validation of a monoclonal antibody method for the serotyping of Cuban leptospire isolates.
RESUMEN
Se clasificaron, mediante la metodología de los anticuerpos monoclonales, los serovares cubanos de Leptospira aislados en hemocultivos de pacientes con leptospirosis confirmada. Los serogrupos Pomona y Canicola fueron los predominantes. Los serovares Pomona, Mozdok y Canicola resultaron los mßs frecuentes dentro de esos serogrupos. Se presentó la validación del método de anticuerpos monoclonales para la tipificación serológica de las leptopiras aisladas en Cuba.
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Main subject:
Leptospirosis
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Antibodies, Monoclonal
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Cuba
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. cuba. med. trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Cuba
Institution/Affiliation country:
Instituto Pedro Kourí/CU
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