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    High sensitivity and specificity of the Pastorex latex agglutination test for Neisseria meningitidis serogroup A during a clinical trial in Niger.

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    Authors
    Borel, T
    Rose, A M C
    Guillerm, M
    Sidikou, F
    Gerstl, S
    Djibo, A
    Nathan, N
    Chanteau, S
    Guerin, P J
    Affiliation
    Epicentre, 8 rue St Sabin, 75011 Paris, France.
    Issue Date
    2006-10
    
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    Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    Abstract
    There is a great need for a rapid diagnostic test to guide vaccine choice during outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis in resource-poor countries. During a randomised clinical trial conducted during an epidemic of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup A in Niger in 2003, the sensitivity and specificity of the Pastorex latex agglutination test for this serogroup under optimal field conditions were assessed, using culture and/or PCR as the gold standard. Results from 484 samples showed a sensitivity of 88% (95% CI 85-91%) and a specificity of 93% (95% CI 90-95%). Pastorex could be a good alternative to current methods, as it can be performed in a local laboratory with rapid results and is highly specific. Sensitivity can be improved with prior microscopy where feasible. A study specifically to evaluate the Pastorex test under epidemic conditions, using laboratories with limited resources, is recommended.
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    http://hdl.handle.net/10144/18359
    DOI
    10.1016/j.trstmh.2006.03.002
    PubMed ID
    16730766
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    0035-9203
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1016/j.trstmh.2006.03.002
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