Impact of Helminth Diagnostic Test Performance on Estimation of Risk Factors and Outcomes in HIV-Positive Adults

BACKGROUND: Traditional methods using microscopy for the detection of helminth infections have limited sensitivity. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays enhance detection of helminths, particularly low burden infections. However, differences in test performance may modify the ability to detect ass...

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Autores principales: Arndt, Michael B., John-Stewart, Grace, Richardson, Barbra A., Singa, Benson, van Lieshout, Lisette, Verweij, Jaco J., Sangaré, Laura R., Mbogo, Loice W., Naulikha, Jacqueline M., Walson, Judd L.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Public Library of Science 2013
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3852669/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24324729
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0081915

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3852669/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24324729
http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0081915

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