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The Contribution of Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Infectious Diseases: Towards Early and Accessible Diagnosis

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: According to the WHO, rapid diagnostic tests are reliable, simple, economical, and easy to interpret. They remain stable even under extreme conditions, require little or no pre-treatment, and require a small volume of biological samples. Their evaluation focuses on the classic characteristics of any biological test: accuracy, reproducibility, diagnostic values, clinical utility, applicability, and cost. These tests offer the advantage of providing rapid results, facilitating early microbiological diagnosis and appropriate patient management. However, their sensitivity is often lower than that of reference methods, which is one of their main limitations.

Source: Cross Current International Journal of Medical and Biosciences

DOI: 10.36344/ccijmb.2025.v07i05.001

Authors: Marwa Nabil, Ahmed Ibrahim Youssouf, Kholoud Maafi, Hind Azzouzi, Yassine Sekhsokh

Language: English

Topic: Biosensors and Analytical Detection

Subfield: Biomedical Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4415324834

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