March 3, 2026Tropical Medicine & International Health0 citationsOpen Access

Evaluating Three Rapid Tests for Dengue in Febrile Patients in a Dengue‐Endemic Area

MCMelina Zapata‐de la CruzUniversidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco RMRuth A. Martínez‐VegaIndustrial University of Santander CGCrystell Guadalupe Guzmán‐PriegoUniversidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco

Key Points

Rapid tests may effectively replace RT-PCR during emergencies for dengue diagnosis.
These tests should factor in the history of dengue infection and serotype circulation in populations.
Observation included febrile patients from a dengue-endemic area, reflecting real-world applicability.
This could improve rapid diagnosis, but further understanding of serotype variation is essential.

Abstract

Although these tests can serve as an alternative to RT-PCR in emergencies, they should always be accompanied by a study that considers the history of predominant infection in the population and the circulation of serotypes.

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