Comparative evaluation of validity and cost-benefit analysis of rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits in diagnosis of dengue infection using composite reference criteria: A cross-sectional study from south India

Comparative evaluation of validity and cost-benefit analysis of rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits in diagnosis of dengue infection using composite reference criteria: A cross-sectional study from south India

Background & objectives: Rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits are widely used in India for the diagnosis of dengue infection. It is important to evaluate the validity and reliability of these RDTs. The study was aimed to determine the sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of four commerciall...

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Main Authors: Shubhanker Mitra, Rajat Choudhari, Harshita Nori, Kundavaram Paul Prabhakar Abhilash, Vishalakshi Jayaseelan, A M Abraham, Abraham O Cherian, J.A.J. Prakash, Jayaprakash Muliyil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
Subjects:
Composite reference criteria; dengue; immunochromatography; rapid diagnostic test (RDT) kits
Online Access:http://www.mrcindia.orgjournal/article.asp?issn=0972-9062;year=2016;volume=53;issue=1;spage=30;epage=36;aulast=Mitra

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http://www.mrcindia.orgjournal/article.asp?issn=0972-9062;year=2016;volume=53;issue=1;spage=30;epage=36;aulast=Mitra

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