Shahid, N SAlam, A NHaider, KHenning, CGothefors, LGreenough, W B1982-12-012009-05-271982-12-012009-05-271982-12-01Shahid NS, Alam AN, Haider K, Henning C, Gothefors L, Greenough WB. Rapid technique for detection of pneumococcal pneumonia. Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin. 1982 Dec; 8(2): 47-51http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/395Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin.Tracheal aspirates from patients with diarrhoea and pneumonia were tested for the presence of pneumococci by both quantitative culture and counter immunoelectrophoresis (CIE). Antigen was demonstrated by CIE in 33/48 of these confirmed cases of pneumonia. The technique is easy to use and gives rapid results.engAdolescentAdultAntigens, Bacterial --analysisChildChild, PreschoolHumansImmunoelectrophoresis, Two-DimensionalPneumonia, Pneumococcal --diagnosisStreptococcus pneumoniae --isolation & purificationJournal Article