Evaluation of a rapid immunochromatographic test kit to the gold standard fluorescent antibody test for diagnosis of rabies in animals in Bhutan

Evaluation of a rapid immunochromatographic test kit to the gold standard fluorescent antibody test for diagnosis of rabies in animals in Bhutan

Abstract Background Rabies kills approximately 59,000 people each year worldwide. Rapid and accurate diagnosis of rabies is important for instituting rapid containment measures and for advising the exposed people for postexposure treatment. The application of a rapid diagnostic tests in the field ca...

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Main Authors: Tenzin Tenzin, Kelzang Lhamo, Purna B. Rai, Dawa Tshering, Pema Jamtsho, Jamyang Namgyal, Thrinang Wangdi, Sangay Letho, Tuku Rai, Sonam Jamtsho, Chendu Dorji, Sangay Rinchen, Lungten Lungten, Karma Wangmo, Pema Wangchuk, Tshewang Gempo, Kezang Jigme, Karma Phuntshok, Tenzinla Tenzinla, Ratna B. Gurung, Kinzang Dukpa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Rabies virus
Diagnostic test
Fluorescent antibody test
Rapid anigen test
Rapid immunochromatographic test
Bhutan
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02405-4

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