Diagnostic accuracy of an in-house Scrub Typhus enzyme linked immunoassay for the detection of IgM and IgG antibodies in Laos.

Diagnostic accuracy of an in-house Scrub Typhus enzyme linked immunoassay for the detection of IgM and IgG antibodies in Laos.

Scrub typhus is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Southeast Asia. Diagnosis of scrub typhus is difficult due to a lack of accessible validated diagnostic tools. Despite its objectivity, the diagnostic accuracy of ELISA tests is influenced by methodological and patient factors. This study a...

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Main Authors: Philip N D Elders, Sandhya Dhawan, Ampai Tanganuchitcharnchai, Koukeo Phommasone, Vilada Chansamouth, Nicholas P J Day, Jose A Garcia-Rivera, Jeffrey C Hertz, Mayfong Mayxay, Manivanh Vongsouvath, Audrey Dubot-Pérès, Matthew T Robinson, Paul N Newton, Stuart D Blacksell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-12-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008858

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008858

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