Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibody and Antigen Detection: Comparison of Four Lysate Antigens and Antibodies Prepared from Human Isolates from a Blastomycosis Outbreak
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DOI: 10.1007/s11046-019-00385-0
Abstract: Blastomycosis is a systemic fungal disease of humans and other animals produced by the thermally dimorphic fungal organism, Blastomyces dermatitidis. Recent studies have focused on the utilization of antibody and antigen detection in the development… read more here.
Keywords: detection; antibody; lysate; antigen ... See more keywords
Antigen detection ELISA: A sensitive and reliable tool for the detection of active infection of surra.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2018.07.018
Abstract: Trypanosomosis, an endemic disease in Asia, America (central and south) and Africa causes havoc economical loss in livestock industry. The carrier animals which are symptomless and harbours low level of parasites can act as a… read more here.
Keywords: detection; infection; detection elisa; detection active ... See more keywords
A new antigen detection ELISA for the diagnosis of Strongyloides infection.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2021.105986
Abstract: Serodiagnosis is an essential component of the laboratory diagnosis of Strongyloides infection and is usually performed using an indirect IgG antibody test. A direct antigen detection method can complement the IgG assay, particularly for detecting… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis strongyloides; detection; detection elisa; antigen detection ... See more keywords
The potential of SARS-CoV-2 antigen-detection tests in the screening of asymptomatic persons
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2021.07.020
Abstract: Objectives To assess the performance of antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) for SARS CoV-2 when implemented for large-scale universal screening of asymptomatic individuals. Methods This study is a pragmatic implementation study for universal Ag-RDT-based screening… read more here.
Keywords: rdts; screening asymptomatic; antigen detection; sars cov ... See more keywords
Different performance of three point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection devices in symptomatic patients and close asymptomatic contacts: a real-life study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2022.02.014
Abstract: Objectives PCR on nasopharyngeal exudates, the cornerstone of the detection of SARS-CoV-2, is time-consuming and commonly unavailable at primary health care centres. Detection of viral nucleocapsid antigens using lateral flow point-of-care tests is helpful for… read more here.
Keywords: close asymptomatic; asymptomatic contacts; antigen; detection ... See more keywords
Considerations for quality assurance of multiplex malaria antigen detection assays with large sample sets
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-92723-w
Abstract: Multiplex assays for malaria antigen detection can gather data from large sample sets, but considerations for the consistency and quality assurance (QA) of mass testing lack evaluation. We present a QA framework for a study… read more here.
Keywords: antigen detection; quality; large sample; sample sets ... See more keywords
Histoplasmosis, An Underdiagnosed Disease Affecting People Living With HIV/AIDS in Brazil: Results of a Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study Using Both Classical Mycology Tests and Histoplasma Urine Antigen Detection
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz073
Abstract: Abstract Background Histoplasmosis is highly endemic in the American continent. This condition is associated with a high mortality, particularly in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Diagnosis of histoplasmosis is usually late in South America, as… read more here.
Keywords: antigen detection; mycology; people living; histoplasmosis ... See more keywords
Sensitivity and Specificity of SARS-CoV-2 Rapid Antigen Detection Tests Using Oral, Anterior Nasal, and Nasopharyngeal Swabs: a Diagnostic Accuracy Study
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02029-21
Abstract: Rapid antigen detection devices for SARS-CoV-2 represent a valuable tool for monitoring the spread of infection. However, the reliability of the tests depends largely on the test performance and the respective sampling method. ABSTRACT The… read more here.
Keywords: nasopharyngeal swabs; anterior nasal; rapid antigen; detection ... See more keywords
Accurate Interpretation of SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Detection by Immunochromatography
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.949554
Abstract: SARS-CoV-2 is a serious infectious respiratory virus that can cause lung, heart, kidney, and liver damage and even cause death. Early diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection is vital for epidemic prevention and control. At present, the… read more here.
Keywords: accurate interpretation; interpretation sars; detection; cov antigen ... See more keywords
Knowledge of SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection and proper use of rapid diagnostic self-test among Shanghai residents in China
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1036823
Abstract: Objectives To assess and evaluate the knowledge of Shanghai, China, residents on the use of SARS-CoV-2 antigen detection and rapid diagnostic self-test. Methods A cross-sectional electronic survey using a self-administered questionnaire was sent via the… read more here.
Keywords: self test; knowledge; cov antigen; sars cov ... See more keywords
Comparison of Rapid and Automated Antigen Detection Tests for the Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12010104
Abstract: SARS-CoV-2 viral antigen detection may be an interesting alternative to RT-PCR for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection as a less laborious or expensive method but requires validation. This study aimed to compare the performance of… read more here.
Keywords: sars cov; detection; cov infection; diagnosis sars ... See more keywords