Red blood cells' auto-agglutination as an indicator test in human trypanosomiasis

Noireau, F.; Toudic, A.; Frezil, J.L.

Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 94(4): 251-252

1991


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5304
PMID: 1880827
Document Number: 385477
Spontaneous red blood cells' auto-agglutination was assessed as an indicator for the diagnosis of human African trypanosomiasis. This test is easily carried out by health workers with minimum qualification. It presents a high sensitivity (0.91) and a high predictive value of a negative result (0.99). Although a positive result gives a low indication of infection, the health care workers should refer the patient to a screening centre.

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