Confirmation of COVID-19 infection is still challenging in Cameroon due to lack of sufficient RT-PCR tests and screening capacity. International organizations as well as philanthropic donators initially provided these tests. Due to limited kits availability, mass screening is currently a luxury that the country cannot afford. This impacts on estimates of disease prevalence, on the understanding of its burden and delays the implementation of targeted preventive measures. Besides RT-PCR, chest CT-scan could be a useful tool for screening purposes. However, its sensitivity and cost make its integration in management algorithms difficult. We discuss below the challenges and potential solutions that could ease the diagnosis of COVID-19 infection in Cameroon.
【저자키워드】 COVID-19 case identification, COVID-19 ascertainment, challenge, Cameroon, 【초록키워드】 Infection, RT-PCR, organization, sensitivity, Disease prevalence, Mass screening, COVID-19 infection, management, Impact, implementation, Algorithm, preventive measures, estimate, RT-PCR test, can not, PCR tests, confirmation, chest CT-scan, International organizations, country, lack, provided, diagnosis of COVID-19, 【제목키워드】 COVID-19 case,