Scuderi G, Massimino S D, Palazzolo A, Garozzo S
Clinica Dermatologica, Università degli Studi di Catania.
G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 1990 Apr;125(4):131-4.
Using a gradient purified leishmania donovani infantum antigen, the sensitivity and specificity of the IIF test in detecting anti-leishmania antibodies are investigated. The "purified" antigen increases the specificity and sensitivity of the IIF test, at the same time, eliminating false positiviness caused by connective diseases, tuberculosis, etc.