Field-friendly serological tests for determination of M. leprae-specific antibodies

Abstract Early detection of leprosy is key to reduce the ongoing transmission. Antibodies directed against M. leprae PGL-I represent a useful biomarker for detecting multibacillary (MB) patients. Since efficient leprosy diagnosis requires field-friendly test conditions, we evaluated two rapid latera...

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Main Authors: Anouk van Hooij, Elisa M. Tjon Kon Fat, Susan J. F. van den Eeden, Louis Wilson, Moises Batista da Silva, Claudio G. Salgado, John S. Spencer, Paul L. A. M. Corstjens, Annemieke Geluk
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Language:EN
Published: Nature Portfolio 2017
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/f2a8a590d48c4ec883a2189ae5b3d5ef
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