Evaluation of a rapid dipstick test (Crystal Vc®) for the diagnosis of cholera in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria
Background: Cholera is a preventable diarrheal disease associated with rapidly progressing dehydration. Early detection of the causative agent, Vibrio cholerae (VC) among symptomatic patients is a key step in cholera outbreak management to minimize disease spread and mortality. Materials and Method...
Main Author: | Ballah Akawu Denue |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.amhsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2321-4848;year=2018;volume=6;issue=1;spage=24;epage=27;aulast=Denue |
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