False positive chlamydia pneumonia IgM assay induced by rheumatoid factor

E. Eidani, F. Sharifipour, A. Etemadi, M. Mohammadpour, F. Ahmadi (Ahwaz, Islamic Republic Of Iran)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Miscellaneous respiratory infections II
Session: Miscellaneous respiratory infections II
Session type: E-Posters in free access
Number: 135
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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