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A dipstick assay for the detection of brucella-specific immunoglobulin M an
tibodies was evaluated with 707 sera from 247 laboratory-confirmed brucello
sis patients and 342 control sera from brucellosis-free individuals. These
sera were collected from six different countries. The assay was found to be
highly sensitive and specific. In addition, the test is easy to use and do
es not require specialized training or equipment, and the components are st
able without a requirement for refrigeration. ALI of these factors make the
test ideal for developing countries and rural settings.