Development and validation of a novel diagnostic test for human brucellosis using a glyco-engineered antigen coupled to magnetic beads.

• Main Authors: Andrés E Ciocchini (Author), Diego A Rey Serantes (Author), Luciano J Melli (Author), Jeremy A Iwashkiw (Author), Bettina Deodato (Author), Jorge Wallach (Author), Mario F Feldman (Author), Juan E Ugalde (Author), Diego J Comerci (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Brucellosis is a highly contagious zoonosis and still a major human health problem in endemic areas of the world. Although several diagnostic tools are available, most of them are difficult to implement especially in developing countries where complex health facilities are limited. Taking advantage...