A meta-analysis of the diagnostic performance of the direct agglutination test and rK39 dipstick for visceral leishmaniasis.

F, Chappuis; S, Rijal; A, Soto; J, Menten; M, Boelaert

doi:10.1136/bmj.38917.503056.7c

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A meta-analysis of the diagnostic performance of the direct agglutination test and rK39 dipstick for visceral leishmaniasis.

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Chappuis F

Rijal S

Soto A

Abstract

<h4>Objective</h4>To compare the performance of the direct agglutination test and rK39 dipstick for the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis.<h4>Data sources</h4>Medline, citation tracking, January 1986 to December 2004. Selection criteria Original studies evaluating the direct agglutination test or ...

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