PMID: 6969646Dec 1, 1980Paper

Counterimmunoelectrophoresis in the diagnosis of Hemophilus influenzae pleural effusion

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D S Holsclaw, D A Schaeffer

Abstract

A child with a sterile pleural effusion resulting from an infection with Hemophilus influenzae type b (Hi b) is described. The diagnosis was established by use of counterimmunoelectrophoresis (CIE). The alarming increase in incidence of pneumonia due to Hi b is noted, as is the large number of associated pleural effusions. CIE provides a rapid, reliable, and sensitive means by which to establish the exact etiology of such bacterial infections so that optimal antibiotic therapy can be started promptly.

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Jul 1, 1982·Journal of Biological Standardization·G N Frerichs, M D Chandler
Mar 1, 1986·Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease·M W Rytel, L C Preheim

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