The combination of three faecal parasitological methods to improve the diagnosis of schistosomiasis mansoni in a low endemic setting in the state of Ceará, Brazil
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
; 107(7): 873-876, Nov. 2012. tab
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ABSTRACT
Laboratory diagnosis of intestinal schistosomiasis mansoni can be accomplished through various methods of stool examination to detect parasites, ranging from the most classic tests (Kato-Katz) to several methods that are still undergoing validation. This study was conducted to assess two new parasite identification methods for diagnosing schistosomiasis mansoni in residents of a low endemic area in the municipality of Maranguape, in the state of Ceará, Brazil using the Kato-Katz method as a reference and serology (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) for the screening of patients. The Kato-Katz, the saline gradient method and the Helmintex® method parasite identification methods were employed only in subjects who exhibited positive serologic tests. The test results were then analysed and treatment of positive individuals was subsequently performed. After comparing the test results, we observed that the saline gradient method and the Helmintex® method were more effective in diagnosing schistosomiasis mansoni in the study area compared with the Kato-Katz method.
Mots clés
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
LILACS
Sujet principal:
Schistosoma mansoni
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Schistosomiase à Schistosoma mansoni
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Anticorps antihelminthe
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Fèces
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limites:
Animals
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Humans
Pays/Région comme sujet:
America do sul
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Brasil
Langue:
En
Journal:
Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz
Sujet du journal:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
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PARASITOLOGIA
Année:
2012
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil