Evaluation of the whole blood filariasis ICT test for short-term monitoring after antifilarial treatment.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
; 62(4): 502-3, 2000 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-11220767
ABSTRACT
The immunochromatographic (ICT) filariasis test is a rapid screening tool that will be useful for defining the prevalence and distribution of Wuchereria bancrofti as part of the global program to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. To address questions about its usefulness for monitoring control programs, we used the ICT filariasis test to assess residual antigen levels following antifilarial treatment. Our results demonstrate that antigen levels persist in microfilaria-negative persons for up to three years after treatment. Different strategies for monitoring control programs may have to be considered.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Wuchereria bancrofti
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Filariose
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Filaricidas
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Antígenos de Helmintos
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Am J Trop Med Hyg
Ano de publicação:
2000
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos