Article ; Online: An algorithm for visceral leishmaniasis diagnosis in Brazil from a 10-year analysis of National Reference Laboratory data.
2024 Volume 123, Issue 1, Page(s) 87
Abstract: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) requires diagnostic assays to complement clinical suspicion. However, there is no standardization of a diagnostic flow using available assays. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of parasitological, molecular, and ... ...
Abstract | Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) requires diagnostic assays to complement clinical suspicion. However, there is no standardization of a diagnostic flow using available assays. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of parasitological, molecular, and serological assays for diagnosing VL and propose a diagnostic flow based on performance, practicality, and invasiveness. We conducted a study of 10-year (2010-2020) routine diagnoses of VL at the Brazilian National Reference Laboratory. We propose a diagnostic flow where individuals suspected of VL are initially screened for antibodies using an immunochromatographic test (ICT) with rK39 antigen on the nitrocellulose membrane. This is followed by a blood polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for Leishmania sp. kDNA and direct parasitological exam and/or PCR in bone marrow aspirate. A positive result in any of these assays can define a VL case. If clinical suspicion persists in negative individuals, the diagnostic flow should be repeated. The proposed flow has the potential to standardize and improve the diagnosis of VL. It reduces the need for invasive tests without compromising diagnostic accuracy. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Leishmaniasis, Visceral/diagnosis ; Leishmaniasis, Visceral/epidemiology ; Brazil/epidemiology ; Algorithms ; Antibodies ; Biological Assay |
Chemical Substances | Antibodies |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-01-06 |
Publishing country | Germany |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 284966-5 |
ISSN | 1432-1955 ; 0932-0113 ; 0044-3255 |
ISSN (online) | 1432-1955 |
ISSN | 0932-0113 ; 0044-3255 |
DOI | 10.1007/s00436-023-08105-w |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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