Concordance between Ov16 rapid diagnostic test(RDT) and Ov16 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the diagnosis of onchocerciasis in areas of contrasting endemicity in cameroon

Concordance between Ov16 rapid diagnostic test(RDT) and Ov16 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the diagnosis of onchocerciasis in areas of contrasting endemicity in cameroon

The diagnosis of onchocerciasis in endemic areas has been demanding given the need to replace the invasive skin snip method with a more sensitive and specific rapid point-of-contact tool. Filarial antigen detection tests are better alternative methods in diagnosing Onchocercal infections, as they de...

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Main Authors: Relindis Ekanya, Amuam Andrew Beng, Muwah Anastacia Anim, Yokyu Zachary Pangwoh, Obie Elisabeth Dibando, Narcisse Victor Tchamatchoua Gandjui, Abong Raphael Awah, Glory N. Amambo, Gordon Takop Nchanji, Bertrand Lontum Ndzeshang, Theobald Mue Nji, Fanny Fri Fombad, Abdel Jelil Njouendou, Esum Mathias Eyong, Jerome Fru Cho, Peter A. Eyong, Kebede Deribe, Ntonifor Helen Ngum, Allison Golden, Samuel Wanji
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-05-01
Series:Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Subjects:
Onchocerciasis
Agreement
Antibodies test
Contrasting endemicity
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405673123000077

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