Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Malaysian Health Technology Assessment (MaHTAS). Typhoid carrier test (Typhidot-C)
. Putrajaya: Malaysian Health Technology Assessment (MaHTAS). 2014 Authors' objectives The objective of this systematic review was to assess the diagnostic accuracy and effectiveness, as well as the safety and cost-effectiveness of typhoid carrier test (previously known as Typhidot-C) in detecting typhoid carriers.
Authors' conclusions Search strategy yielded only one article on diagnostic accuracy of typhoid carrier detection test (Typhidot-C) in
detecting typhoid carriers, which was a diagnostic study, with no evidence retrieved on its safety and costeffectiveness. There was limited retrievable evidence which was of fair level to support the use of typhoid carrier test (Typhidot-C) in the detection of typhoid carrier. However, the evidence showed that Typhidot-C appeared beneficial in the detection of typhoid carriers, following its good diagnostic value (100% sensitivity and specificity), compared to stool culture and PCR positive. This test is potentially beneficial to be used as a feasible typhoid carrier detection tool due to the ease of performing compared to stool culture and PCR, as well as cheaper in price.
INAHTA brief and checklist INAHTA brief and checklist Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Carrier State; Humans; Salmonella typhi; Typhoid Fever Language Published English Country of organisation Malaysia English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Health Technology Assessment Section, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Federal Government Administrative Centre, Level 4, Block E1, Parcel E, 62590 Putrajaya Malaysia
Tel: +603 888 312 29 Email: htamalaysia@moh.gov.my AccessionNumber 32016000319 Date abstract record published 24/02/2016 |