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COVID-19 self-testing in Nigeria: Stakeholders' opinions and perspectives on its value for case detection.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): PloS one [PLoS One] 2023 Apr 13; Vol. 18 (4), pp. e0282570. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Apr 13 (Print Publication: 2023).
Abstract: Background: COVID-19 testing coverage is limited in Nigeria. Access to rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen-detection self-testing kits may help improve the detection of asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic cases and increase the country's low rate of SARS-CoV-2 te...
COVID-19 self-testing using antigen rapid diagnostic tests: Feasibility evaluation among health-care workers and general population in Malawi.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): PloS one [PLoS One] 2023 Jul 28; Vol. 18 (7), pp. e0289291. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 28 (Print Publication: 2023).
Abstract: Background: COVID-19 testing is critical for identifying cases to prevent transmission. COVID-19 self-testing has the potential to increase diagnostic testing capacity and to expand access to hard-to-reach areas in low-and-middle-income countries. We i...
COVID-19 Incidence Proportion as a Function of Regional Testing Strategy, Vaccination Coverage, and Vaccine Type.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Viruses [Viruses] 2023 Oct 30; Vol. 15 (11). Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 30.
Abstract: Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has become a serious challenge for humanity almost everywhere globally. Despite active vaccination around the world, the incidence proportion in different countries varies significantly as of May 2022. The reason may...
Development and application of proficiency testing (PT) to evaluate the diagnostic capacity of SARS-CoV-2 by RT-qPCR - A practical and metrological approach.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease [Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis] 2023 Oct; Vol. 107 (2), pp. 116021. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 11.
Abstract: It is necessary to use quality tools to evaluate the diagnostic capacity of laboratories, such as implementing a proficiency testing (PT) program. The goal of this work is to develop and apply a PT protocol to assess the diagnostic capacity of SARS-CoV...
"We usually see a lot of delay in terms of coming for or seeking care": an expert consultation on COVID testing and care pathways in seven low- and middle-income countries.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): BMC health services research [BMC Health Serv Res] 2023 Nov 23; Vol. 23 (1), pp. 1288. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 23.
Abstract: Background: Rapid diagnostic testing may support improved treatment of COVID patients. Understanding COVID testing and care pathways is important for assessing the impact and cost-effectiveness of testing in the real world, yet there is limited informa...
Development of a mobile laboratory system in hydrogen fuel cell buses and evaluation of the performance for COVID-19 RT-PCR testing.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Scientific reports [Sci Rep] 2023 Oct 16; Vol. 13 (1), pp. 17546. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 16.
Abstract: We designed and developed two new types of hydrogen fuel cell (HFC) buses (motorcoach and minibus) with a mobile laboratory system. Feasibility studies have been performed for mobile laboratory testing, particularly for the laboratory performance of CO...
Exploring barriers and facilitators of implementing an at-home SARS-CoV-2 antigen self-testing intervention: The Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics-Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) initiatives.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): PloS one [PLoS One] 2023 Nov 16; Vol. 18 (11), pp. e0294458. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 16 (Print Publication: 2023).
Abstract: Background: Evaluating community-based programs provides value to researchers, funding entities, and community stakeholders involved in program implementation, and can increase program impact and sustainability. To understand factors related to program...
Integration of serial self-testing for COVID-19 as part of contact tracing in the Brazilian public health system: A pragmatic trial protocol.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): PloS one [PLoS One] 2023 Oct 04; Vol. 18 (10), pp. e0284659. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 04 (Print Publication: 2023).
Abstract: The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to an unprecedented public health crisis. Insufficient testing continues to limit the effectiveness of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Molecular testing methods such as reverse transcrip...
Swab pooling enables rapid expansion of high-throughput capacity for SARS-CoV-2 community testing.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Journal of clinical virology : the official publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology [J Clin Virol] 2023 Oct; Vol. 167, pp. 105574. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Aug 19.
Abstract: Background: The challenges of rapid upscaling of testing capacity were a major lesson from the COVID-19 pandemic response. The need for process adjustments in high-throughput testing laboratories made sample pooling a challenging option to implement.Ob...
Prevalence, characteristics and challenges of late HIV diagnosis in Germany: an expert narrative review.
Publication Type: Academic Journal
Source(s): Infection [Infection] 2023 Oct; Vol. 51 (5), pp. 1223-1239. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Jul 20.
Abstract: Purpose: We aimed to review the landscape of late HIV diagnosis in Germany and discuss persisting and emerging barriers to earlier diagnosis alongside potential solutions.Methods: We searched PubMed for studies informing the prevalence, trends, and fac...