Assessing the effectiveness of popular reference laboratory tests for diagnosing acute dengue: A Meta-analysis and systematic review of RT PCR, NS1 ELISA, & IgM ELISA

Abstract

Background & Methods: The aim of the study is to assess the effectiveness of popular reference laboratory tests for diagnosing acute dengue: a meta-analysis & systematic review of RT-PCR, NS1 ELISA, & IgM ELISA. Dengue is a widely spread arboviral disease in tropical & subtropical regions of the world. Dengue fever presents clinical characteristics similar to other febrile illness. Thus laboratory diagnosis is important for adequate management of the disease.