Diagnostic accuracy of tests using recombinant protein antigens of Mycobacterium leprae for leprosy: A systematic review

Diagnostic accuracy of tests using recombinant protein antigens of Mycobacterium leprae for leprosy: A systematic review

Summary: The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the studies that evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of serologic tests using recombinant protein antigens from Mycobacterium leprae for leprosy diagnosis. We included 13 studies that were available in PubMed, Brazilian Virtual Libr...

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Main Authors: Ana Laura Grossi de Oliveira, Vanêssa Gomes Fraga, Nathalia Sernizon-Guimarães, Mariana Santos Cardoso, Agostinho Gonçalves Viana, Lilian Lacerda Bueno, Daniella Castanheira Bartholomeu, Cristiane Alves da Silva Menezes, Ricardo Toshio Fujiwara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-08-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Subjects:
Leprosy
Mycobacterium leprae
Serological tests
Recombinant protein antigens
Sensitivity
Specificity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187603412030397X

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