A rapid diagnostic test for schistosomiasis mansoni
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
;
108(8): 1078-1080, 6/dez. 2013. graf
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in English
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| ID: lil-697141
ABSTRACT
This article presents an improvement to the Kato-Katz (KK) method, making it faster and more efficient for the visualisation of fertile eggs in stool samples. This modified KK method uses sodium acetate formalin as a fixative and reveals the intensity of infection in less than 1 h, reducing the diagnostic time without increasing the cost. This modified method may contribute to future epidemiological studies in both hospitals and the field due to its rapid and precise diagnostic, which allow for immediate treatment.
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Main subject:
Parasite Egg Count
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Schistosoma mansoni
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Schistosomiasis mansoni
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Feces
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Parasitology
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Fiocruz/BR
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