Comparison of two rapid tests for anti-phenolic glycolipid-I serology in Brazil and Nepal

Comparison of two rapid tests for anti-phenolic glycolipid-I serology in Brazil and Nepal

The diagnosis of leprosy continues to be based on clinical symptoms and early diagnosis and treatment are critical to preventing disability and transmission. Sensitive and specific laboratory tests are not available for diagnosing leprosy. Despite the limited applicability of anti-phenolic glycolipi...

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Main Authors: Mariane Martins de Araújo Stefani, Adriano Badotti Grassi, Lucas Henrique Sampaio, Ana Lúcia Osório Maroclo de Sousa, Maurício Barcelos Costa, Pauline Scheelbeek, Kapil D Neupane, Deanna A Hagge, Murdo Macdonald, Sang-Nae Cho, Linda Oskam, Samira Bührer-Sékula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ) 2012-12-01
Series:Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz
Subjects:
leprosy
serologic tests
immunochromatography
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