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Evaluation of six different tests for Schistosoma haematobium diagnosis in a near-elimination setting: a prospective observational diagnostic accuracy study

2026-02-25 infectious diseases Title + abstract only
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BackgroundAccurate diagnostic tools are needed in schistosomiasis elimination settings to determine prevalence thresholds for assigning or stopping interventions, guide pre- and post-elimination surveillance, and verify whether elimination has been reached. We assessed the accuracy of six different diagnostic tests in Pemba, Tanzania, a setting approaching Schistosoma haematobium elimination. MethodologyA prospective diagnostic accuracy study was conducted from February to April 2025. From an i...

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