Abstract:Background: Rickettsial diseases are difficult to diagnose in Bangladesh due to low index of suspicion and lack of diagnostic facilities in most laboratories especially in rural areas. Immunofluorescence assay (IFA) is the gold standard serological test for diagnosis of Rickettsial diseases. For serological diagnosis of rickettsial diseases, use of filter paper is an inexpensive and convenient method for collecting, storing, and transporting of blood samples with little space without refrigeration. Current stu… Show more
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