Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for diagnosis of Amphimerus spp. liver fluke infection in Humans
BACKGROUND Amphimerus spp. is a liver fluke that infects humans and domestic animals. It is highly prevalent in some Ecuadorian communities. Currently, diagnosis is based on the microscopic observation of eggs in faeces, but this has variable sensitivity. More sensitive methods are needed for diagno...
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Language: | English |
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ)
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Series: | Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0074-02762017005005104&lng=en&tlng=en |