Serology primary

In most patients, serologic evidence remains the primary method in the diagnosis of histoplasmosis. Results obtained from complement fixation, immunodiffusion, and latex antigen agglutination antibody tests are used... 

CDC recommendations for serologic follow-up ofpatients treated for syphilis are given in Table 46-6. Quantitative nontreponemal tests should be performed at 6 and 12 months in all patients treated for primary and secondary syphilis and at 6, 12, and 24 months for early and late latent disease. 

Sexually transmitted diseases When treating gonococcal infections in which primary and secondary syphilis are suspected, perform proper diagnostic procedures, including darkfield examinations and monthly serological tests for at least 4 months. Resistance The number of strains of staphylococci resistant to penicillinase-resistant penicillins has been increasing widespread use of penicillinase-resistant penicillins may result in an increasing number of resistant staphylococcal strains. 

She denied previous treatment for syphilis. She could not recall signs or symptoms of primary or secondary syphilis in the past year. She had no previous syphilis serology tests for purposes of comparison. Which of the following would be the best treatment for the patient ... 

Alward, W.L.M., McMahon, B.J., Hall, D.B., Heyward, W.L., Frauds, D.P., Bender, T.R. The long-term serological course of asymptomatic hepatitis B virus carriers and the development of primary hepatocellular carcinoma. J. Infect. Dis. 1985 151 604 -609... 

Dorner, T., Held, C., Trebeljahr, G., Lukowsky, A., Yamamoto, K., Hiepe, F. Serologic characteristics in primary biliary cirrhosis associated with sicca syndrome. Scand. J. Gastroenterol. 1994 29 655 -660... 

Walker, J.G., Doniach, D., Roitt, I.M., Sherlock, S. Serological tests in the diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis. Lancet 1965/1 827 —831... 

Delayed reactions are difficult to prevent. Incompatibility may not be demonstrable before transfusion, and at the time of the reaction the relevant antibodies may not be detectable. Post-transfusion blood samples must therefore be subjected to repeated serological testing. Delayed reactions usually occur as a result of a secondary anamnestic response within 3-21 days after the transfusion of apparently compatible blood, at a time when the antibody concentration has risen sufficiently to bring about hemolysis of the donor s erythrocytes. A primary immune response can also evoke this kind of reaction (61). 

Shuin T. C-myc as a tumor marker for primary human cancers. In Sell S, ed. Serological cancer markers, Totowa, NJ Humana Press, 1992 53-76. 

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