BMC Infectious Diseases,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Июль 9, 2024
Abstract
Background
There
is
an
increasing
disease
trend
for
SARS-COV-2,
so
need
a
quick
and
affordable
diagnostic
method.
It
should
be
highly
accurate
save
costs
compared
to
other
methods.
The
purpose
of
this
research
achieve
these
goals.
Methods
This
study
analyzed
342
samples
using
TaqMan
One-Step
RT-qPCR
fast
RT-LAMP
(Reverse
Transcriptase
Loop-Mediated
Isothermal
Amplification).
LAMP
assay
was
conducted
assess
the
sensitivity
specificity.
Results
reported
positive
two
different
In
method,
saliva
had
92
(26.9%)
250
negative
(73.09%)
nasopharynx
94
(27.4%)
248
(72.51%).
86
(25.1%)
256
(74.8%)
93
(27.1%)
249
(72.8%).
agreement
between
tests
in
93%
94%
respectively,
based
on
Cohen’s
kappa
coefficient
(κ)
(
P
<
0.001).
rate
technique
at
dilution
1
×
10
100%
Conclusions
Based
results
has
multiple
advantages.
These
include
simplicity,
cost-effectiveness,
high
sensitivity,
shows
promise
as
tool.
can
help
manage
outbreaks,
ensure
prompt
treatment,
safeguard
public
health
by
providing
rapid,
easy-to-use
testing.
COVID,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
4(2), С. 221 - 260
Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2024
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
summary
of
evidence
to
explore
the
role
and
value
differential
diagnosis
in
management
Acute
Respiratory
Infections
(ARIs)
through
point-of-care
(POC)
rapid
testing
post-pandemic
scenario,
paying
particular
attention
coronavirus
disease
2019
(COVID-19),
influenza,
respiratory
syncytial
virus
(RSV).
The
document
builds
on
literature
policies
process
validation
feedback
by
group
seven
experts
from
Latin
America
(LATAM).
Evidence
was
collected
understand
scientific
policy
perspectives
ARIs
POC
testing,
with
focus
countries:
Argentina,
Brazil,
Chile,
Colombia,
Costa
Rica,
Mexico,
Peru.
indicates
that
can
serve
improve
ARI
case
management,
epidemiological
surveillance,
research
innovation,
evidence-based
decision-making.
With
multiple
types
tests
available
for
POC,
decisions
regarding
which
use
require
consideration
purpose,
resources,
test
characteristics
accuracy,
accessibility,
affordability,
results
turnaround
time.
Based
understanding
current
situation,
this
set
recommendations
implementation
LATAM,
supporting
decision-making
guiding
efforts
broad
range
stakeholders.
Kuwait Journal of Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
51(3), С. 100241 - 100241
Опубликована: Май 3, 2024
In
the
last
few
years,
COVID-19
pandemic
has
increased
usage
of
antigen
rapid
test
(ART)
kits
and
improper
disposal
these
led
to
mixing
toxic
chemical
compounds
present
in
ART
reagent
solution
container
into
drinking
water
sources.
When
consumed
with
water,
can
be
harmful
both
humans
aquatic
life.
Therefore,
this
research
presents
a
study
on
photocatalytic
degradation
Antigen
Rapid
Test-Reagent
(ART-RS)
using
single-phase
titanium
oxycarbide
-
TiO0.25
C0.75
(TiOC)
photocatalyst
synthesized
through
solid-state
reaction.
The
samples
were
studied
various
characterization
tools
analyze
their
structural,
morphological,
optical
characteristics.
experiment,
it
was
found
that
exhibited
superior
ART-RS
efficiency
77%
compared
commercial
dioxide
(22%).
improved
is
attributed
combination
several
factors.
These
factors
include
narrower
band
gap,
more
efficient
charge
transfer
kinetics,
enhanced
absorption
visible
light,
an
upward
shift
valence
(VB)
edge
oxycarbide.
collective
effects
contribute
activity.
BMC Infectious Diseases,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24(1)
Опубликована: Июль 9, 2024
Abstract
Background
There
is
an
increasing
disease
trend
for
SARS-COV-2,
so
need
a
quick
and
affordable
diagnostic
method.
It
should
be
highly
accurate
save
costs
compared
to
other
methods.
The
purpose
of
this
research
achieve
these
goals.
Methods
This
study
analyzed
342
samples
using
TaqMan
One-Step
RT-qPCR
fast
RT-LAMP
(Reverse
Transcriptase
Loop-Mediated
Isothermal
Amplification).
LAMP
assay
was
conducted
assess
the
sensitivity
specificity.
Results
reported
positive
two
different
In
method,
saliva
had
92
(26.9%)
250
negative
(73.09%)
nasopharynx
94
(27.4%)
248
(72.51%).
86
(25.1%)
256
(74.8%)
93
(27.1%)
249
(72.8%).
agreement
between
tests
in
93%
94%
respectively,
based
on
Cohen’s
kappa
coefficient
(κ)
(
P
<
0.001).
rate
technique
at
dilution
1
×
10
100%
Conclusions
Based
results
has
multiple
advantages.
These
include
simplicity,
cost-effectiveness,
high
sensitivity,
shows
promise
as
tool.
can
help
manage
outbreaks,
ensure
prompt
treatment,
safeguard
public
health
by
providing
rapid,
easy-to-use
testing.
