The role of the serum tube agglutination test in the monitoring of human brucellosis: evaluation of post-treatment SAT titers

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Positive results of the serum tube agglutination test that persist after treatment may be interpreted by clinicians as treatment failures. Therefore, our study examined the value of serum tube agglutination test in demonstrating treatment success. METHODS: In this retrospective study conducted at a single center, the pre- and post-treatment serum tube agglutination test titers of patients diagnosed with brucellosis were compared. RESULTS: The end-of-treatment serum tube agglutination test titer was negative in 24 (18%) of 139 patients diagnosed with brucellosis. The most ...

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