Development and evaluation of an immunochromatography-based point-of-care test kit for a rapid diagnosis of human cysticercosis

Human cysticercosis is a life-threatening zoonotic disease caused by infection with larvae (cysticerci) of the pork tapeworm, Taenia solium. This can affect the nervous system causing chronic headache and intracranial hypertension, potentially leading to epileptic seizures and paralysis. The disease...

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Main Authors: Lakkhana Sadaow, Patcharaporn Boonroumkaew, Rutchanee Rodpai, Penchom Janwan, Oranuch Sanpool, Tongjit Thanchomnang, Yasuyuki Morishima, Marcello Otake Sato, Yasuhito Sako, Kaoru Kobayashi, Misako Iwai, Wanchai Maleewong, Hiroshi Yamasaki, Pewpan M. Intapan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-12-01
Series:Food and Waterborne Parasitology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405676623000240