Kahn
Kahn
Kahn (pronounced: /kɑːn/) is a surname of multiple origins. In the context of medical terminology, it is most commonly associated with the Kahn Test, a diagnostic test for syphilis.
Etymology
The term "Kahn" is of multiple origins. It is a common surname in several cultures, including German, Jewish, and Mongolian. In the context of the Kahn Test, it is named after the American physician, Albert Kahn, who developed the test in the early 20th century.
Kahn Test
The Kahn Test is a diagnostic test for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. The test is based on the detection of antibodies in the blood of infected individuals. It was one of the first widely used tests for syphilis, but has largely been replaced by more specific and sensitive tests, such as the VDRL test and the FTA-ABS test.
Related Terms
- Syphilis: A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.
- Antibodies: Proteins produced by the immune system in response to an infection.
- VDRL test: A test for syphilis that detects antibodies against the disease.
- FTA-ABS test: A highly specific test for syphilis that detects antibodies against the disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kahn
- Wikipedia's article - Kahn
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