Medical Definition of Anti-DNAse B

1. This is a serologic blood test used to detect antibodies against antideoxyribonuclease B (anti-DNAse B), an antigen that is produced by group A streptococci. This test is used to document a previous streptococcal infection in those who are suspected of having post-streptococcal disease (for example acute glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever). A normal value is a negative assay. In adults this is less than 85 Todd units /ml. In school-age children this is less than 170 Todd units/ml. In pre-schoolers this is less than 60 Todd units/ml. Anywhere from 70 to 80% of people with rheumatic fever or post-streptococcal acute glomerulonephritis will have elevated anti-DNAse B levels. The test is performed on a venipuncture specimen. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Anti-DNAse B

anthropotomy
anthropozoonosis
anthryl
anthurium
anthuriums
anthypnotic
anthypnotics
anthypophora
anti
anti-
anti-American
anti-Americanism
anti-Canadianism
anti-Catholicism
anti-Christian
anti-DNAse B (current term)
anti-D immunoglobulin
anti-G
anti-G suit
anti-HBc
anti-HBe
anti-HBs
anti-HIV agents
anti-Islamic
anti-Monson curve
anti-P antibody
anti-S
anti-Semite
anti-Semite(a)
anti-Semites

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