A simple parasitological technique to increase detection of Strongyloides stercoralis in Bolivian primary health care system

A simple parasitological technique to increase detection of Strongyloides stercoralis in Bolivian primary health care system

Abstract Background Strongyloides stercoralis is widespread; however, there is limited information on its prevalence owing to laboratory underestimation and low clinical manifestations. The Baermann method and agar culture stand out among the parasitological techniques. Strongyloides stercoralis is...

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Main Authors: Ivana Camacho-Alvarez, Elia M. Chavez-Mamani, Goyens Philippe, Jenny M. Luizaga-López, Mary Cruz Torrico, Laurent Gétaz, Frédérique Jacobs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
Subjects:
Neglected Tropical Disease
Strongyloides Stercoralis
Diagnosis
Baermann Technique
Primary Health Care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-022-01888-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-022-01888-4

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