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April 4, 2022PLoS neglected tropical diseases51 citationsOpen Access

Diagnostic method-based underestimation of leptospirosis in clinical and research settings; an experience from a large prospective study in a high endemic setting

JWJanith WarnasekaraSSShalka SrimanthaCKChamila Kappagoda

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Leptospirosis disease burden estimates should consider the limitations of standard diagnostic tests. qPCR of multiple sample types should be used as a leading standard test for diagnosing acute leptospirosis.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69deb78fafb501b9b6558a71https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0010331
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