Abstract
The rK39 test is a serologic assay for the rapid diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL). Serum from a North American cohort of 59 otherwise asymptomatic soldiers with cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) was tested with the rK39 dipstick and ELISA assays, and 10.2% and 28.8% had positive results, respectively. CL is associated with a reactive rK39 assay result in some patients without clinical evidence of VL.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 843-846 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene |
Volume | 79 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2008 |
Externally published | Yes |