A Comparative Study of Serum, Urine and Saliva Using rk39 Strip for the Diagnosis of Visceral Leishmaniasis
Background: Immunochromatographic based rk39 antibody detection test became popular for the diagnosis of visceral leishmaiasis (VL) because of high sensitivity, rapidity, easy to interpret, and cost effectiveness. However, false positive result after complete cure of the patients is the major limi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2016-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://jad.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jad/article/view/295 |