Saudi Journal of Pathology and Microbiology (SJPM)
Volume-3 | Issue-09 | 291-293
Original Research Article
Screening for Suspected Cases of Dengue using a Rapid Immunochromatographic Test at a Tertiary Care Centre
Dr. U Sreenivasa Rao, Dr. Manaswini Das
Published : Sept. 30, 2018
Abstract
Dengue is a viral infection that affects millions of lives each year. A rapid
screening test that would detect the NS1 antigen, IgM and IgG antibodies to
recombinant antigens of all the dengue viruses helps in early detection of a potentially
fatal disease. SD Bioline Duo, with the lateral flow technique, was employed in 24
cases of suspected dengue fever over a one-month period in a tertiary care hospital, with
14 cases (58.33%) testing positive. It helped in timely management of the cases and
prevention of further complications of the viral disease.