Gross reactions between some helminthes infesting man and animals

ABSTRACT

Using double diffusion test, cross reactions were detected between Schistosoma mansoni and each of Fascial gigantica and Setaria equina adult worms antigens. Whole hydatid fluid antigen and hydatid antigens [4 and 5] reacted separately with Schistosoma mansoni, Fasciola gigantica and Setaria equina adult worms. No cross reactions were detected between hydatid antigen [5] and other mentioned helminths