Abstract
Problem statement: Diagnosis of brucellosis is generally based on culture, polymerase chain reaction and serology. The first two methods are not accessible in all parts of world and are expensive. The routine method for diagnosis of brucellosis is considering Wright test as the first screening test; if the results are Wright positive’ Wright would be the next choice otherwise 2ME would be requested. This method of laboratory data collection is not appropriate and it is probable to have some cases of brucellosis missed and in clinical practice we observed that some cases of brucellosis are Wright negative but Coombs’ Wright positive. Approach: In this study we calculated sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value and likelihood ratio of Wright and Coombs’ Wright in brucellosis suspected patients. Results: 122 patients suspected to brucellosis were studied. 53.3% were female. Sensitivity and specificity Positive Predictive Values (PPV) and Negative Predictive Values (NPV) of Wright were 32.5% (CI95%: 22.8-42.3), 96.4% (CI95%: 89.5-100), 96.6% (CI95%: 0.9-100) and 93.1% (CI95%:83.8-100) respectively. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value for Coombs’ Wright were 97.7% (CI95%: 94.6-100), 100% (CI95%: 100-100), 100% (CI95%: 100-100) and 93.1% (CI95%:83.8-100) respectively. Conclusion: Coombs’ Wright is more sensitive than Wright for diagnosis of brucellosis. Instead of considering Wright, Coombs’ Wright and 2ME (mercaptoethanol) tests and interpretation of these three test we can just apply Coombs’ Wright and 2ME to reduce the expenditures and use a more sensitive test for diagnosis of brucellosis.
Highlights
Agglutination test and Rose Bengal (Abdi-Liae, et al., Brucellosis is one of the most common zoonotic diseases in many region of the world, especially in Iran and its incidence is increasing (Aliskan, 2008; Karami and Movassagh, 2010)
Laboratory tests used for diagnosis of brucellosis include: blood culture, bone marrow culture, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), ELISA, 2007; Aliskan, 2008; Heydari et al, 2008)
The first screening test is Wright and many physicians request this test as the first step in diagnosis of brucellosis
Summary
Agglutination test and Rose Bengal (Abdi-Liae, et al., Brucellosis is one of the most common zoonotic diseases in many region of the world, especially in Iran and its incidence is increasing (Aliskan, 2008; Karami and Movassagh, 2010). Some of the patients who are infected with brucellosis have negative result of Wright test. This is a problem in diagnosis of brucellosis and it makes it necessary to Corresponding Author: Katayoon Hajibagheri Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Pasdaran Ave, Sanandaj, Iran Tel: +98-9181719043 28. We believe that if a patient with signs and symptoms of brucellosis never received any treatment for the disease, through a single Coombs’ Wright test his/her brucellosis could be diagnosed; because this test is as effective as Wright and in cases. Best screening test and to decrease the cost and number of unnecessary laboratory test through applying a single test and to prevent confusion in interpretation of tests
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