Evaluation of the positive predictive value of a rapid Immunochromatographic test to detect Campylobacter in stools

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The recently developed rapid immunochromatographic tests (ICT) have the potential to provide a quick and easy diagnosis of Campylobacter enteritis in comparison to culture. In a previous study we found them sensitive but lacking in specificity. The aim of the pre...

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Main Authors: Floch Pauline, Goret Julien, Bessède Emilie, Lehours Philippe, Mégraud Francis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:Gut Pathogens
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://www.gutpathogens.com/content/4/1/17