Abstract
A simple, cheap, sensitive and specific assay for routine diagnosis of schistosome infection is not yet available. This review considers some of the advantages and disadvantages of parasitological microscopy, circulating-antigen detection and antibody-detection methods. Immunoassays for the detection of antibodies reactive against schistosome egg antigens have the potential to be useful in both clinical and epidemiological settings.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 35-39 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Parasitology |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Early online date | 13 Nov 2003 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jan 2004 |