High sensitivity and specificity of the Pastorex latex agglutination test for Neisseria meningitidis serogroup A during a clinical trial in Niger.

There is a great need for a rapid diagnostic test to guide vaccine choice during outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis in resource-poor countries. During a randomised clinical trial conducted during an epidemic of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup A in Niger in 2003, the sensitivity and specificity o...

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Main Authors: Borel, T, Rose, A, Guillerm, M, Sidikou, F, Gerstl, S, Djibo, A, Nathan, N, Chanteau, S, Guerin, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006