[Articles] The performance of a point-of-care test for the diagnosis of Neurocysticercosis in a resource-poor community setting in Zambia – a diagnostic accuracy study

The TS POC CC had a promising sensitivity for diagnosis of participants with active NCC lesions within a community-based setting. Accuracy for NCC at any stage was limited for all tests (TS POC, rT24H-EITB and antigen ELISA). With further development the TS POC CC may enable a better detection and faster referral of NCC patients who may benefit from antiparasitic treatment.

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Novembre 2024