Combined use of two rapid tests for the conclusive diagnosis of Chagas disease: a systematic scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The goal of this systematic scoping review is to collect and summarise scientific evidence regarding the validity of two simultaneous immunochromatographic tests for the conclusive diagnosis of Chagas disease. The research was informed by the following review questions: Will the use of two rapid tests be a valid method for the definitive diagnosis of Chagas disease when compared with conventional serological tests? In what type of population has the operation of two rapid tests been tried for the diagnosis of Chagas disease? What are the biomedical and public health advantages of the diagnostic method resulting from the combination of two rapid tests over the conventional serological method? Will it be a cost-benefit strategy for the diagnosis of Chagas with respect to co

SUBMITTER: Ortega-Arroyo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8559098 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature