Evaluation of rK39 strip test for the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis in infants
(East. Mediterr. health j).
in English
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ABSTRACT
This study estimated the sensitivity and specificity of the rK39 strip test compared with the immunofluorescent antibody test and microscopy of bone marrow aspirate smears [the gold standard] in 47 children with suspected visceral leishmaniasis. A control group of children with other diagnoses [tuberculosis, toxoplasmosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, malaria or cutaneous leishmaniasis] were also tested to check false positive results. The sensitivity and specificity of the strip test were 82.4% and 100% and that of immunofluorescent antibody were 100% and 92.7%. The rK39 strip test is reliable where there is no access to laboratory facilities
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
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Neglected Diseases
Health problem:
Target 3.3: End transmission of communicable diseases
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Malaria
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Tuberculosis
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Zoonoses
Database:
WHO IRIS
Main subject:
Reagent Strips
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Immunologic Tests
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Chromatography
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Leishmaniasis, Visceral
Language:
English
Journal:
East. Mediterr. health j
Year:
2006