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Rapid diagnostic tests for plague [PDF]

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2019
Plague is a severe disease associated with high mortality. Late diagnosis leads to advance stage of the disease with worse outcomes and higher risk of spread of the disease. A rapid diagnostic test (RDT) could help in establishing a prompt diagnosis of plague.
Jullien, Sophie, Dissanayake, Harsha A, Chaplin, Martha   +2 more
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Influenza Surveillance with Rapid Diagnostic Tests [PDF]

Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2002
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Fukuda, Keiji, Cox, Nancy J., Uyeki, Timothy M.   +2 more
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Rapid influenza H1N1 diagnostic test: its diagnostic property [PDF]

Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, 2011
To the editor: The report on assessment of diagnostic properties of rapid influenza H1N1 diagnostic test demonstrated an interesting finding that ‘Rapid tests have high specificity but low sensitivity and thus limited usefulness’. 1 The meta‐analysis in this work might have some problems.
Wiwanitkit, Somsri, Wiwanitkit, Viroj
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Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests [PDF]

Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2012
Global efforts to control malaria are more complex than those for other infectious diseases, in part because of vector transmission, the complex clinical presentation of Plasmodium infections, >1 Plasmodium species causing infection, geographic distribution of vectors and infection, and drug resistance.
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A Lay-User Assessment of Hepatitis C Virus Self-Testing Device Usability and Interpretation in Johannesburg, South Africa

Diagnostics, 2021
Only 20% of people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) know their status. In low-income countries diagnosis is under 10%. Self-testing for HCV antibodies (HCVST) could expand the coverage of HCV testing services.
Mohammed Majam, Alex Fischer, Elena Ivanova Reipold, Naleni Rhagnath, Vanessa Msolomba, Samanta T. Lalla-Edward   +5 more
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Positive malaria rapid test in asymptomatic blood donor – Undetectable parasitemia or false positive?

Iraqi Journal of Hematology, 2023
A 35-year-old male, first-time whole blood donor, cleared for donation by physical examination and donor questionnaire, tested reactive for malaria by rapid diagnostic test (RDT).
Soumee Banerjee, H M Ashok
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Rapid diagnostic tests for malaria

Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2015
Maintaining quality, competitiveness and innovation in global health technology is a constant challenge for manufacturers, while affordability, access and equity are challenges for governments and international agencies. In this paper we discuss these issues with reference to rapid diagnostic tests for malaria.
Theodoor Visser, Jennifer Daily, Nora Hotte, Caitlin Dolkart, Jane Cunningham, Prashant Yadav   +5 more
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Evaluation of a rapid immunochromatographic test kit to the gold standard fluorescent antibody test for diagnosis of rabies in animals in Bhutan

BMC Veterinary Research, 2020
Background Rabies kills approximately 59,000 people each year worldwide. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of rabies is important for instituting rapid containment measures and for advising the exposed people for postexposure treatment.
Tenzin Tenzin, Kelzang Lhamo, Purna B. Rai, Dawa Tshering, Pema Jamtsho, Jamyang Namgyal, Thrinang Wangdi, Sangay Letho, Tuku Rai, Sonam Jamtsho, Chendu Dorji, Sangay Rinchen, Lungten Lungten, Karma Wangmo, Lungten Lungten, Pema Wangchuk, Tshewang Gempo, Kezang Jigme, Karma Phuntshok, Tenzinla Tenzinla, Ratna B. Gurung, Kinzang Dukpa   +21 more
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Evaluation of rapid diagnostic test for influenza

Microbiologia Medica, 2009
In high risk patients such as in eldery, newborns and immunosuppressed subjects, a timely diagnosis of influenza is required for the most appropriate antiviral strategy in order to avoid severe secondary respiratory complications and viral spreading ...
Tiziano Allice, Valeria Ghisetti
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Rational case management of malaria with a rapid diagnostic test, Paracheck Pf®, in antenatal health care in Bangui, Central African Republic

BMC Public Health, 2012
Background Both treatment and prevention strategies are recommended by the World Health Organization for the control of malaria during pregnancy in tropical areas.
Manirakiza Alexandre, Serdouma Eugène, Heredeïbona Luc, Djalle Djibrine, Madji Nestor, Moyen Methode, Soula Georges, Le Faou Alain, Delmont Jean   +8 more
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