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Evaluation of HIV-1 rapid diagnostic tests in the context of viral genetic diversity in Libreville (Gabon).
The Pan African medical journal - 1 Jan 2022
Biyang Yann Vital Sima, Parkouda Soulemane, Bivigou-Mboumba Berthold, Iroungou Berthe Amélie, Ondeme Augustin Mouinga, Bisseye Cyrille
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Introduction: in order to promote rapid care of HIV-positive people and to reduce the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission in Gabon, the national screening algorithm is essentially based on rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs). However, most of these RDTs are not evaluated. Their sensitivities and specificities remain unknown locally. The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic performance of 3 RDTs...
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