Diagnostic parameters and reliability of four rapid immunochromatographic tests for dengue 4.

CONCLUSIONS: For DENV-4, the tested RITs had high specificity, but lower sensitivity compared to published results for other serotypes. They should not be used for screening purposes. Different brands may have very different performances. This should be considered upon deciding of using RITs in DENV-4 outbreaks.
PMID: 31954721 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Braz J Infect Dis - January 15, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mata VE, Passos SRL, Santos MABD, Buonora SN, de Andrade CAF, Lima MDRQ, Costa BM, Hökerberg YHM Tags: Braz J Infect Dis Source Type: research