Vi SEROLOGY IN DETECTION OF CHRONIC SALMONELLA TYPHI CARRIERS IN AN ENDEMIC AREA
1983
Abstract A passive haemagglutination assay measuring antibody to highly purified Vi antigen, known to be sensitive and specific for the detection of chronic Salmonella typhi carriers in a non-endemic area, was assessed in an endemic area. A reciprocal serum Vi antibody titre of 160 was found to have a sensitivity of 75%, specificity of 92%, and a high predictive value in screening for chronic S typhi carriers in high-risk population groups (eg, women over 40 years). This simple assay can screen for chronic S typhi carriers even in areas where typhoid fever is highly endemic.
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