Serodiagnosis of strongyloidiasis. The application and significance
Keywords:
Strongyloidiasis, Strongyloides stercoralis, Serodiagnosis, ELISA, gelatin particle agglutination test (GPAT)Abstract
Parasitological diagnosis based on the faecal examination is frequently difficult in cases of chronic, low-level S. stercoralis infection. Even when a newly developed sensitive method (an agar plate culture) is applied, it is essential to examine faecal samples repeatedly to achieve a correct diagnosis. Additionally, it is important to note that a negative result does not necessarily indicate the unequivocal absence of the infection. On the other hand, several serological tests which have recently been developed for strongyloidiasis have proven reliable when used to complement parasitological examination. We have developed two serological tests, ELISA and GPAT, to demonstrate Strongyloides infection and possible applications of the serological tests for diagnosis, mass-screening, epidemiological study and postchemotherapy evaluation of strongyloidiasis were reviewed based on our recent studies.Downloads
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Published
1995-02-01
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Serology
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Sato, Y., Kobayashi, J., & Shiroma, Y. (1995). Serodiagnosis of strongyloidiasis. The application and significance . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 37(1), 35-41. https://www.revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/29228