Paper Title :Role of Rapid Serological Tests in the Diagnosis of Acute Leptospirosis in South Gujarat Region, India
Author :Ashvika Gajjar, Sarwankar, Summaiya Mulla
Article Citation :Ashvika Gajjar ,Sarwankar ,Summaiya Mulla ,
(2017 ) " Role of Rapid Serological Tests in the Diagnosis of Acute Leptospirosis in South Gujarat Region, India " ,
International Journal of Advances in Science, Engineering and Technology(IJASEAT) ,
pp. 12-14,
Volume-5, Issue-2, Spl. Iss-2
Abstract : Aim / Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the role of rapid diagnostic tests in the diagnosis of Acute Leptospirosis.
Material & Methods: A total of 238 samples were collected from patient with suspected leptospirosis and subjected to serological
assay by Leptocheck WB rapid immunoassay. Isolation of leptospira from whole blood samples of these patients was also performed.
Analysis of above two methods to reach a diagnosis of Leptospirosis was then done.
Results: 46 (19%) Cases of leptospirosis detected by rapid test whereas only 16 (6.7%) Leptospires were isolate from heparinized
whole blood sample.
Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of rapid serological procedure in diagnosis of leptospirosis. Rapid assay do not
requires specialized equipment, and suitable for use in rural area in the diagnostic laboratories.
Keywords - Rapid diagnostic tests, Isolation, Acute leptospirosis, Serology.
Type : Research paper
Published : Volume-5, Issue-2, Spl. Iss-2
DOIONLINE NO - IJASEAT-IRAJ-DOIONLINE-8373
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