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Five commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays for the measurement of anti-tetanus toxoid immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies were evaluated for performance. The data suggest that there are manufacturer-dependent differences in sensitivity and accuracy for the determination of tetanus toxoid IgG antibodies that could result in different diagnostic interpretations.
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Imunoglobulina G/sangue , Antitoxina Tetânica/sangue , Toxoide Tetânico/imunologia , Tétano/imunologia , Anticorpos Antibacterianos/sangue , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática , Guias como Assunto , Humanos , Kit de Reagentes para Diagnóstico , Padrões de Referência , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Tétano/microbiologiaRESUMO
The authors thoroughly review transchondral fractures of the talar dome. The causes, presentation, diagnosis, and treatments are discussed in detail. In addition, a study of 85 patients with chronic ankle pain is presented.
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Fraturas Ósseas , Fraturas de Cartilagem , Tálus/lesões , Cartilagem Articular/lesões , Fraturas Ósseas/diagnóstico , Fraturas Ósseas/cirurgia , HumanosRESUMO
The podiatric physician should be alert to the possibility of underlying bony infections in cases of chronic or neglected nail infections. X-rays should be taken when drainage has been present for 4 weeks. This will rule out bony changes as well as provide assistance in following the progression, if no improvement is seen, despite treatment.