Loss of sensitivity of immunochromatographic test (ICT) for lymphatic filariasis diagnosis in low prevalence settings: consequence in the monitoring and evaluation procedures

BACKGROUND: Diagnostic tools for lymphatic filariasis (LF) elimination programs are useful in mapping the distribution of the disease, delineating areas where mass drug administrations (MDA) are required, and determining when to stop MDA. The prevalence and burden of LF have been drastically reduced...

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Autores principales: Gounoue-Kamkumo, Raceline, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C., Bopda, Jean, Akame, Julie, Tarini, Ann, Kamgno, Joseph
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2015
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Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4690254/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26700472
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-015-1317-x

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4690254/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26700472
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-015-1317-x

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