Sowmya Pattabhi, Jacqueline Whittle, Raodoh Mohamath, Sayda El‐Safi et al.
BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is diagnosed by microscopic confirmation of the parasite in bone marrow, spleen or lymph node aspirates. These procedures are unsuitable for rapid diagnosis of VL in field settings. The development of rK39-based rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) revolutionized diag...
Aarthy C. Vallur, Yeung L. Tutterrow, Raodoh Mohamath, Sowmya Pattabhi et al.
BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) can be fatal without timely diagnosis and treatment. Treatment efficacies vary due to drug resistance, drug toxicity and co-morbidities. It is important to monitor treatment responsiveness to confirm cure and curtail relapse. Currently, microscopy of spleen, b...