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Diagnostic accuracy of five mpox lateral flow assays for antigen detection, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Switzerland

2026-01-30 infectious diseases Title + abstract only
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BackgroundMpox has spread to 35 countries in Africa, yet many face challenges achieving nationwide PCR-based testing due to cost and limited access in remote and rural areas. Point-of-care antigen-based rapid diagnostic tests (AgRDTs) may help improve diagnostic access. ObjectivesTo evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of five mpox AgRDTs manufactured by Beijing Hotgen Biotech (China), Contipharma (Belgium), Hangzhou Testsea Biotechnology (China), Guangdong Wesail Biotech (China), and NG Biotech (F...

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