Validation of two rapid diagnostic tests for visceral leishmaniasis in Kenya.

• Main Authors: Jane Mbui (Author), Monique Wasunna (Author), Manica Balasegaram (Author), Adrian Laussermayer (Author), Rashid Juma (Author), Simon Njoroge Njenga (Author), George Kirigi (Author), Mark Riongoita (Author), Roberto de la Tour (Author), Joke van Peteghem (Author), Raymond Omollo (Author), François Chappuis (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2013-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a systemic parasitic disease that is fatal unless treated. In Kenya, national VL guidelines rely on microscopic examination of spleen aspirate to confirm diagnosis. As this procedure is invasive, it cannot be safely implemented in peripheral health structur...