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. 1995 Apr;33(4):1034–1035. doi: 10.1128/jcm.33.4.1034-1035.1995

Diagnosis of American trypanosomiasis (Chagas' disease) by the new complement fixation test.

E Garcia 1, L E Ramirez 1, V Monteon 1, J Sotelo 1
PMCID: PMC228096  PMID: 7790432

Abstract

A new immunodiagnostic method of complement fixation was used for serodiagnosis of American trypanosomiasis; 92% sensitivity and 99% specificity were obtained, for an overall accuracy of 97%. This test can be used in field studies, obviating the use of most laboratory equipment and imported reagents; places where economic limitations hinder the use of other immunodiagnostic procedures; and in association with other tests for confirmation of the diagnosis.

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