Table 1

Comparison of results that were unequivocal by HSV-1 antibody blocking ELISA with Behring ELISA

HSV-1 antibody blocking ELISA result
Behring resultNegativePositiveCohen's kappa (95% CI)
Age 1–15 years (n=152)
Negative11430.94
Positive146(0.88–0.99)
Age 16–30 years (n=249)
Negative13010.81
Positive2185(0.73–0.88)