Comparing four diagnostic tests for Giardia duodenalis in dogs using latent class analysis

Comparing four diagnostic tests for Giardia duodenalis in dogs using latent class analysis

Abstract Background To accurately diagnose giardiosis in dogs, knowledge of diagnostic test characteristics and expected prevalence are required. The aim of this work was to estimate test characteristics (sensitivity and specificity) of four commonly used diagnostic tests for detection of Giardia du...

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Main Authors: Mathilde Uiterwijk, Rolf Nijsse, Frans N. J. Kooyman, Jaap A. Wagenaar, Lapo Mughini-Gras, Gerrit Koop, Harm W. Ploeger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Giardiasis
Canine
Prevalence
Diagnosis
Bayesian analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3014-2

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