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

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
Subjects:
cryptococcal antigen
immunochromatography
point of care test
sensitivity
specificity
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

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