wassermann test

• Prueba de sangre histórica utilizada para diagnosticar la sífilis, nombrada en honor al bacteriólogo alemán August von Wassermann. En gran medida ha sido reemplazada por métodos de diagnóstico más modernos y precisos.

A historical blood test used to diagnose syphilis, named after German bacteriologist August von Wassermann. It has been largely replaced by more modern and accurate diagnostic methods.

1. Syphilis blood testC2formal

   A specific blood test used to detect antibodies against the bacterium that causes syphilis.

   Reacción de Wassermann

   • The doctor ordered a Wassermann test to confirm the diagnosis.
   • A positive Wassermann test result requires further investigation.
   • The Wassermann test was a standard screening method for syphilis in the past.