ArticlePLoS neglected tropical diseases2017
An inter- laboratory proficiency testing exercise for rabies diagnosis in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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- Towards the elimination of dog-mediated rabies: development and application of an evidence-based management tool.BMC infectious diseases · 2020Article
- Economic and feasibility comparison of the dRIT and DFA for decentralized rabies diagnosis in resource-limited settings: The use of Nigerian dog meat markets as a case study.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2020Article
- An inter-laboratory trial as a tool to increase rabies diagnostic capabilities of Sub-Saharan African Veterinary laboratories.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2020Article
- First inter-laboratory comparison ofRevista panamericana de salud publica = Pan American journal of public health · 2019Article
- Rabies in the Americas: 1998-2014.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2018Article
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- Quantifying the burden of vampire bat rabies in Peruvian livestock.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2017Article
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Abstract
The direct fluorescent antibody test (DFA), is performed in all rabies reference laboratories across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Despite DFA being a critical capacity in the control of rabies, there is not a standardized protocol in the region. We describe the results of the first inter-laboratory proficiency exercise of national rabies laboratories in LAC countries as part of the regional efforts towards dog-maintained rabies elimination in the American region. Twenty three laboratories affiliated to the Ministries of Health and Ministries of Agriculture participated in this exercise. In addition, the laboratories completed an online questionnaire to assess laboratory practices. Answers to the online questionnaire indicated large variability in the laboratories throughput, equipment used, protocols availability, quality control standards and biosafety requirements. Our results will inform actions to improve and harmonize laboratory rabies capacities across LAC in support for the regional efforts towards elimination of dog-maintained rabies.
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