Antibody assays for varicella-zoster virus: Comparison of competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Competitive radioimmunoassay (RIA), Complement fixation, and indirect immunofluorescence assays

1984 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 361-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. G. Wreghitt ◽  
R. S. Tedder ◽  
J. Nagington ◽  
R. Bridget Ferns
Keyword(s):  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Indirect Immunofluorescence ◽  
Complement Fixation ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
Antibody Assays

Brief Report Susceptibility of Filipino Nurses to the Varicella-Zoster Virus

1986 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nabil T. Nassar ◽  
Helen C. Tourna
Keyword(s):  
Varicella Zoster Virus ◽  
Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Young Female ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
American University ◽  
Varicella Zoster ◽  
American University Of Beirut ◽  
Filipino Nurses ◽  
Risk Areas

AbstractFollowing an outbreak of varicella, 18% of a group of 174 young female Filipino nurses ranging in age from 20 to 25 years and working at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUMC) were found susceptible to the varicella-zoster virus; as compared to 3% of a matched group of 133 of their Lebanese colleagues. The level of antibody was determined by the Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). Those susceptible were assigned duties in low-risk areas to varicella-zoster in the hospital.

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