Diagnostic accuracy of rK28-based immunochromatographic rapid diagnostic tests for visceral leishmaniasis: a prospective clinical cohort study in Sudan
Conclusions
An inexpensive rK28 RDT that performs robustly with WB or serum will be valuable for diagnosing cases of VL in East Africa.
Source: Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Mukhtar, M., Abdoun, A., Ahmed, A. E., Ghalib, H., Reed, S. G., Boelaert, M., Menten, J., Khair, M. M., Howard, R. F. Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research
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