Performance evaluation of a prototype rapid diagnostic test for combined detection of gambiense human African trypanosomiasis and malaria.

• Main Authors: Crispin Lumbala (Author), Enock Matovu (Author), Hakim Sendagire (Author), Anne J N Kazibwe (Author), Joris L Likwela (Author), Hypolite Muhindo Mavoko (Author), Simon Kayembe (Author), Pascal Lutumba (Author), Sylvain Biéler (Author), Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden (Author), Joseph M Ndung'u (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2020-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND:Malaria is endemic in all regions where gambiense or rhodesiense human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is reported, and both diseases have similarities in their symptomatology. A combined test could be useful for both diseases and would facilitate integration of the screening for gambiense...