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Assessing diagnostic accuracy of Ov16 rapid diagnostic tests for onchocerciasis using Bayesian latent class models

2026-01-22 epidemiology Title + abstract only
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BackgroundOnchocerciasis elimination programs increasingly rely on tests that detect antibodies to the Ov16 antigen, yet the performance of currently available rapid tests remains uncertain. The existing Ov16 rapid test shows inconsistent sensitivity when used on whole blood and does not consistently meet international thresholds for mapping or stopping mass drug administration. Two new Ov16 rapid tests have recently been developed, but their accuracy has not been fully evaluated using methods t...

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