New finding of Giardia intestinalis (Eukaryote, Metamonad) in Old World archaeological site using immunofluorescence and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
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103(3): 298-300, May 2008. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
In this study, nine organic sediment samples from a medieval archaeological site at Pineuilh, France, were examined for Giardia intestinalis using two commercially available immunological kits [enzyme-linked immuno sorbent and immunofluorescence (IFA) assays]. Both techniques detected G. intestinalis in one sample, dated to 1,000 Anno Domini. This is the first time IFA was successfully used to detect protozoa in Old World archaeological samples. Such immunological techniques offer important perspectives concerning ancient protozoa detection and identification.
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Main subject:
Paleopathology
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Giardia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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France
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fiocruz/BR
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Institut National de Recherches Archéologiques Préventives/FR
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Universidade de Fortaleza/BR
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Université de Reims/FR
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