Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6127242 | Acta Tropica | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
- Schistosoma mekongi specific antibodies can be detected with Schistosoma mansoni antigens.
- The calculated sensitivity of the ELISA/IFA with S. mekongi sera is 94.5%.
- S. mekongi infection intensity as assessed by stool examination is positively correlated with serological results.
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Authors
Beatrice Nickel, Somphou Sayasone, Youthanavanh Vonghachack, Peter Odermatt, Hanspeter Marti,