Immunochromatography in CSF improves data on surveillance of S. pneumoniae meningitis in India

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a significant cause of childhood bacterial meningitis in India. The United States Food and Drug Administration has licensed an immunochromatographic (ICT) test, Binax ®NOW™, to detect the C polysaccharide antigen of S. pneumoniae in cerebrospinal fluids (CSF). Accurate etiological diagnosis of bacterial meningitis in India is essential for effective treatment strategies and preventive interventions.

Source: Journal of Infection and Public Health - March 29, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Yuvaraj Jayaraman, Sanjay Mehendale, Ranjith Jayaraman, Rosemol Varghese, C.P. Girish Kumar, Prabu Rajkumar, Bharathy Sukumar, Rajamohanan K., Girija Mohan, Devasena N., Sujatha Sridharan, Narayan Babu, G. Mathevan, P. Sugandhi Rao, S.K. Kar, Vikas Mancha Tags: Short Report Source Type: research