Evaluation of commercially available anti-dengue virus immunoglobulin M tests

• 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
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/28186
• Institution: Mahidol University

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...