Rapid Antigen Detection Test for Diagnosis of Post–kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis: Application of CL Detect Rapid Test for Active Case Detection in the Endemic Area

Abstract Post–kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a skin condition that occurs in a small percentage of people who have been cured of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), and it contributes to transmission of VL. The rK39 rapid test cannot decisively diagnose PKDL due to the presence of antileishmanial...

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Published in:The Journal of infectious diseases 2025-04, Vol.231 (4), p.993-997
Main Authors: Azam, Mudsser, Das, Vidya Nand R, Ramesh, V, Gupta, Tathagata, Topno, Roshan Kamal, Dixit, Keerti Kaumudee, Salotra, Poonam, Singh, Ruchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Antigens, Protozoan - analysis
Endemic Diseases
Female
Humans
Leishmania
Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous - diagnosis
Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous - epidemiology
Leishmaniasis, Cutaneous - parasitology
Leishmaniasis, Visceral - complications
Male
Middle Aged
Sensitivity analysis
Sensitivity and Specificity
Skin diseases
Visceral leishmaniasis
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