Evaluation of Lateral Flow Assay for the Diagnosis of Cryptococcal Meningitis and its Comparison with the Gold Standard and Other Laboratory Tests

Introduction: Cryptococcosis is a potentially fatal fungal disease affecting both immunocompromised and immunocompetent individuals. Hence, a Point Of Care Test (POCT) is required with higher sensitivity and specificity (100%), for the rapid detection of cryptococcosis which will be life saving for...

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Main Authors: Kottarathil Malavika, Thayanidhi Premamalini, Anupma Jyoti Kindo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/16138/52172_CE(Ra1)_F(SS)_PF1(AG_SL)_PFA(KM)_PB(AG_SHU)_PN(SHU).pdf