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. 1986 Oct;52(4):969–970. doi: 10.1128/aem.52.4.969-970.1986

Evaluation of the diagnostic application of an enzyme immunoassay for Clostridium perfringens type A enterotoxin.

S G Jackson, D A Yip-Chuck, M H Brodsky
PMCID: PMC239152  PMID: 2877617

Abstract

The diagnostic application of an enzyme immunoassay for Clostridium perfringens type A enterotoxin was evaluated. Test results from 100 individuals associated with C. perfringens gastroenteritis outbreaks and 111 control individuals were included. The assay sensitivity was 93.7%, and the assay specificity was 98.7%.

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