Evaluation of commercially available anti-dengue virus immunoglobulin M tests

Evaluation of commercially available anti-dengue virus immunoglobulin M tests

Anti-dengue virus immunoglobulin M kits were evaluated. Test sensitivities were 21%-99% and specificities were 77%-98% compared with reference ELISAs. False-positive results were found for patients with malaria or past dengue infections. Three ELISAs showing strong agreement with reference ELISAs wi...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth A. Hunsperger, Sutee Yoksan, Philippe Buchy, Vinh Chau Nguyen, Shamala D. Sekaran, Delia A. Enria, Jose L. Pelegrino, Susana Vázquez, Harvey Artsob, Michael Drebot, Duane J. Gubler, Scott B. Halstead, María G. Guzmán, Harold S. Margolis, Carl Michael Nathanson, Nidia R Rizzo Lic, Kovi E. Bessoff, Srisakul Kliks, Rosanna W. Peeling
Other Authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention San Juan
Format: Article
Published: 2018
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Medicine
Online Access:https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/28186
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Institution: Mahidol University
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Summary:Anti-dengue virus immunoglobulin M kits were evaluated. Test sensitivities were 21%-99% and specificities were 77%-98% compared with reference ELISAs. False-positive results were found for patients with malaria or past dengue infections. Three ELISAs showing strong agreement with reference ELISAs will be included in the World Health Organization Bulk Procurement Scheme.

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