Yap Boum, Karl Njuwa Fai, Birgit Nicolay, Akenji Blaise Mboringong, Lisa M Bebell, Mark Ndifon, Aristide Abbah, Rachel Essaka, Lucrèce Eteki, Francisco Luquero, Céline Langendorf, Nicole Fouda Mbarga, Rene Ghislain Essomba, Bongkiyung Donald Buri, Tchoula Mamiafo Corine, Bertrand Tchualeu Kameni, Nadia Mandeng, Mahamat Fanne, Anne-Cécile Zoung-Kani Bisseck, Clement B Ndongmo, Sara Eyangoh, Achta Hamadou, Jean Patrick Ouamba, Modeste Tamakloé Koku, Richard Njouom, Okomo Marie Claire, Linda Esso, Emilienne Epée, Georges Alain Etoundi Mballa
BACKGROUND: Real-time PCR is recommended to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, PCR availability is restricted in most countries. Rapid diagnostic tests are considered acceptable alternatives, but data are lacking on their performance. We assessed the performance of four antibody-based rapid diagnostic tests and one antigen-based rapid diagnostic test for detecting SARS-CoV-2 infection in the community in Cameroon. METHODS: In this clinical, prospective, diagnostic accuracy study, we enrolled individuals aged at least 21 years who were either symptomatic and suspected of having COVID-19 or asymptomatic and presented for screening...
March 25, 2021: Lancet Infectious Diseases