Diagnostic accuracy of a prototype point-of-care test for ocular Chlamydia trachomatis under field conditions in The Gambia and Senegal.

<h4>Background</h4>The clinical signs of active trachoma are often present in the absence of ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infection in low prevalence and mass treated settings. Treatment decisions are currently based on the prevalence of clinical signs, and this may result in the unneces...

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Published in:	PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Main Authors:	Emma M Harding-Esch, Martin J Holland, Jean-François Schémann, Sandra Molina, Isatou Sarr, Aura A Andreasen, Chrissy h Roberts, Ansumana Sillah, Boubacar Sarr, Edward F Harding, Tansy Edwards, Robin L Bailey, David C W Mabey
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-08-01
Online Access:	https://journals.plos.org/plosntds/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pntd.0001234&type=printable