Publications by authors named "Lea Ben Said"
Microbiol Spectr
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- - Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) is linked to various diseases, and the currently used method for detecting antibodies, the indirect immunofluorescence assay (IFA), is lengthy and dependent on the tester's skill.
- - A study compared IFA with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for accuracy in detecting KSHV antibodies, revealing that ELISA demonstrated better sensitivity (94%) and maintained high specificity (100%), outperforming IFA (79% sensitivity).
- - The study suggests ELISA is a more reliable alternative for diagnosing KSHV in patients, especially those with weakened immune systems or prior inconclusive IFA results, emphasizing the need for improved serological
