Why do Doctors Miss the Diagnosis of Leptospiral Uveitis? Emergence of New Serovars and Challenges in Diagnosis.
S R RathinamRajesh VedhanayagiManoj RadhikaM S BalamuruganK BalagiriC Gowri PriyaG Jeya KohilaPublished in: Ocular immunology and inflammation (2023)
The data suggest a declining sensitivity of MAT and ELISA, possibly due to the emergence of new serovars. Customizing the panel based on local isolates could enhance the performance of MAT. Critical need is the addition of advanced molecular techniques to improve the diagnosis.