Antibody detection tests for Onchocerca volvulus: comparison of the sensitivity of a cocktail of recombinant antigens used in the indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay with a rapid-format antibody card test.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
; 97(5): 539-41, 2003.
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ABSTRACT
There is a need for a specific, sensitive, and practical diagnostic test to monitor onchocerciasis elimination campaigns. In April 2001, an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using 3 recombinant antigens and a rapid-format antibody card test (immunochromatographic test; ICT) using an individual antigen were compared in a Mexican population with onchocerciasis. The sensitivity of the ELISA and ICT was 97% and 86%, respectively.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Oncocercosis
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Onchocerca volvulus
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Antígenos Helmínticos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Evaluation_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Animals
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
Idioma:
En
Año:
2003
Tipo del documento:
Article