AI Article Synopsis
- - We tested 68 samples for coronavirus disease using ELISAs, comparing cases with prepandemic controls from Benin.
- - We found that less than 25% of the control samples showed false-positive results, likely caused by immune responses from acute malaria.
- - Our findings highlight the need for careful evaluation of serologic tests to accurately understand the spread and immunity of coronavirus in tropical areas.
Article Abstract
We used commercially available ELISAs to test 68 samples from coronavirus disease cases and prepandemic controls from Benin. We noted <25% false-positive results among controls, likely due to unspecific immune responses elicited by acute malaria. Serologic tests must be carefully evaluated to assess coronavirus disease spread and immunity in tropical regions.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7774555 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2701.203281 | DOI Listing |
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