A positive enzyme-linked immunoelectrotransfer blot assay result for a patient without evidence of cysticercosis

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作者：

Kojic, EM

White, AC

机构：

[1] Baylor Coll Med, Dept Med, Infect Dis Sect, Houston, TX 77030 USA

[2] Ben Taub Gen Hosp, Houston, TX 77030 USA

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CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES | 2003年 / 36卷 / 01期

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10.1086/344445

中图分类号：

R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];

学科分类号：

100102 ;

摘要：

The enzyme-linked immunoelectrotransfer blot (EITB) has been considered diagnostic of cysticercosis when the results are positive. We describe a patient with a single band at 50 kDa on EITB and neuroimaging abnormalities suggestive of neurocysticercosis but no evidence of exposure to Taenium solium. Autopsy findings excluded neurocysticercosis. We suggest that a single band at 50 kDa on an EITB be considered an equivocal finding rather than diagnostic of cysticercosis.

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