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Prevalence of asymptomatic VL infections amongst 257 participants determined by different serological methods
| Serological assays | Prevalence, n (%) | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| rK39 ICT | 37 (14.4) | 10.6–19.2 |
| p-ELISA | 65 (25.3) | 20.4–30.9 |
| IFAT | 47 (18.3) | 14.0–23.5 |
| rK39 ICT, p-ELISA and IFAT | 28 (10.9) | 7.6–15.3 |
| Positive in at least one test | 75 (29.2) | 24.0–35.0 |
ICT: immunochromatographic test; IFAT: indirect fluorescent antibody test; p-ELISA: enzyme linked immunosorbent assay using promastigote antigen.
