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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...
Autores principales: | Gounoue-Kamkumo, Raceline, Nana-Djeunga, Hugues C., Bopda, Jean, Akame, Julie, Tarini, Ann, Kamgno, Joseph |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2015
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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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