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- Title
Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of a rapid immunochromatographic test and the rapid plasma reagin test for antenatal syphilis screening in Mozambique.
- Authors
Montoya, Pablo J; Lukehart, Sheila A; Brentlinger, Paula E; Blanco, Ana J; Floriano, Florencia; Sairosse, Josefa; Gloyd, Stephen
- Abstract
Programmes to control syphilis in developing countries are hampered by a lack of laboratory services, delayed diagnosis, and doubts about current screening methods. We aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of an immunochromatographic strip (ICS) test and the rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test with the combined gold standard (RPR, Treponema pallidum haemagglutination assay and direct immunofluorescence stain done at a reference laboratory) for the detection of syphilis in pregnancy.
- Publication
Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2006, Vol 84, Issue 2, p97
- ISSN
0042-9686
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.2471/blt.04.018663