CAN IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE ON TZANCK SMEAR BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR DIRECT IMMUNOFLUORESCENCE ON SKIN BIOPSY IN DIAGNOSIS OF PEMPHIGUS DISEASE?

Can immunofluorescence on Tzanck smear be used as a substitute for direct immunofluorescence on skin biopsy in diagnosis of pemphigus disease?

Introduction: Few studies have been conducted on the use of Direct Immunofluorescence (DIF) on skin/mucosal scraping smear for diagnosis of pemphigus disease; however, the diagnostic value of DIF on the smear has not been fully evaluated.Objectives: to assess the sensitivity and specificity of DIF on skin/mucosal smear for diagnose of pemphigus in

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A comparison of culture and PCR methods for identification of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans isolated from acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis

Objective: To determine Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (A.actinomycetemcomitans) isolated from periodontal patients and healthy subjects using culture and PCR methods.Methods: Duplicate paper point needles were taken from 100 samples (50 healthy subjects and 50 patients), who referred to the specialized dental clinic from Oct.2015 to Mar.201

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