Detection of antihepatitis C virus antibody in severe Epstein-Barr virus-induced hepatitis

Detection of antihepatitis C virus antibody in severe Epstein-Barr virus-induced hepatitis

There have been several recent publications documenting false positive detection of anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody by enzyme immunoassay (Ortho-HCV ELISA) in some autoimmune mediated hepatic diseases. It has prompted us to report our experience in the case of a child with severe Epstein-Barr...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of infection 1991-05, Vol.22 (3), p.298-299
Hauptverfasser: Banning, A.P., Brook, M.G., Bannister, B.A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Antibodies, Viral - analysis
Child, Preschool
Epstein-Barr virus
False Positive Reactions
Hepacivirus - immunology
Hepatitis - immunology
Hepatitis - microbiology
hepatitis C virus
Herpesvirus 4, Human
Humans
Male
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Zusammenfassung:There have been several recent publications documenting false positive detection of anti-hepatitis C virus (HCV) antibody by enzyme immunoassay (Ortho-HCV ELISA) in some autoimmune mediated hepatic diseases. It has prompted us to report our experience in the case of a child with severe Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) hepatitis, who developed a positive antiHCV antibody reaction during the acute phase of his illness.
ISSN:0163-4453
1532-2742
DOI:10.1016/S0163-4453(05)80018-0