Comparison of the diagnostic accuracy of a rapid immunochromatographic test and the rapid plasma reagin test for antenatal syphilis screening in Mozambique

• Main Authors: Montoya Pablo J (Author), Lukehart Sheila A (Author), Brentlinger Paula E (Author), Blanco Ana J (Author), Floriano Florencia (Author), Sairosse Josefa (Author), Gloyd Stephen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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OBJECTIVE: Programmes to control syphilis in developing countries are hampered by a lack of laboratory services, delayed diagnosis, and doubts about current screening methods. We aimed to compare the diagnostic accuracy of an immunochromatographic strip (ICS) test and the rapid plasma reagin (RPR) t...