Serologic Response to Varicella-Zoster Membrane Antigens Measured by Indirect Immunofluorescence
- 1 December 1974
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 130 (6) , 669-672
- https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/130.6.669
Abstract
A technique was developed for the detection by immunofluorescence of antigen on the membrane or surface of cells infected with varicella-zoster virus. The detection of antibody to this membrane antigen has been used successfully to confirm the clinical diagnosis of varicella-zoster infection. Its particular advantage over existing methods, however, is its usefulness in determination of susceptibility to. varicella. The method described is rapid, sensitive, specific, and easy to perform.Keywords
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