Prototype multi-biomarker test for point-of-care leprosy diagnostics
Anouk van Hooij, Elisa M. Tjon Kon Fat, Daniëlle de Jong, Marufa Khatun, Santosh Soren, Abu Sufian Chowdhury, Johan Chandra Roy, Khorshed Alam, Jong-Pill Kim, Jan Hendrik Richardus, Annemieke Geluk, Paul L. A. M. Corstjens
Abstract
across the leprosy spectrum. The MBT thereby provides the basis for immunodiagnostic POC tests for leprosy with potential for other (infectious) diseases as well.
Topics & Concepts
FingerstickLeprosyMycobacterium lepraeBiomarkerImmunologyMedicineImmunologic TestsBiologyBiochemistryDiabetes mellitusEndocrinologyLeprosy Research and TreatmentTuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyMycobacterium research and diagnosis