title: Diagnostics for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases.
abstract: Practical diagnostic tools of sufficient sensitivity to detect levels of infection that can lead to transmission have been identified as a critical component of successful disease elimination programmes. In this review we describe the diagnostic tests currently available for six neglected tropical diseases that have been targeted for elimination; assess their performance in the light of the requirements for surveillance, certification of elimination and post-elimination surveillance; consider the unmet need for diagnostic tests for these diseases; and review recent technical developments that could meet these needs.
authors.affiliation: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,Keppel Street, London SW1E 7HT,UK.
authors.forename: Rosanna W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Peeling
authors.affiliation: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine,Keppel Street, London SW1E 7HT,UK.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mabey
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D060740:Disease Eradication; D004605:Elephantiasis, Filarial / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D062665:Epidemiological Monitoring; D006801:Humans; D007898:Leishmaniasis, Visceral / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D058069:Neglected Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D009855:Onchocerciasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014141:Trachoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D014330:Tropical Medicine; D014353:Trypanosomiasis, African / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control