Fallacies in the interpretation of Paul-Bunnel Davidsohn differential test.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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1992 Apr; 35(2): 103-7
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-74026
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.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Antibodies, Heterophile
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Cytomegalovirus Infections
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Adult
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Diagnostic Errors
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
1992
Type:
Article
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