Field evaluation of a rapid immunochromatographic dipstick test for the diagnosis of cholera in a high-risk population

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Early detection of cholera outbreaks is crucial for the implementation of the most appropriate control strategies.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>The performance of an immunochromatographic dipstick test (Institute Pas...

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Main Authors: Park Taesung, Puri Mahesh, Ampuero Sonia, Deen Jacqueline L, von Seidlein Lorenz, Lucas Marcelino ES, Mondlane Catarina, Vaz Raul, Ansaruzzaman M, Wang Xuan-Yi, Nair GB, Clemens John D, Chaignat Claire-Lise, Rajerison Minoarisoa, Nato Farida, Fournier Jean-Michel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/6/17