Comparing the accuracy of two diagnostic methods for detection of light Schistosoma haematobium infection in an elimination setting in Wolaita Zone, South Western Ethiopia.

Comparing the accuracy of two diagnostic methods for detection of light Schistosoma haematobium infection in an elimination setting in Wolaita Zone, South Western Ethiopia.

Reagent urinalysis dipstick and filtration have been recommended diagnostic methods for the detection of urogenital schistosomiasis. However, the accurate diagnosis of light infections using these methods presents a major challenge. This study evaluates the diagnosis accuracy of light infection with...

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Main Authors: Hussein Mohammed, Toby Landeryou, Melkie Chernet, Ewnetu Firdawek Liyew, Yonas Wulataw, Birhanu Getachew, Hailemariam Difabachew, Anna Phillips, Rosie Maddren, Alison Ower, Kalkidan Mekete, Habtamu Belay, Tujuba Endrias, Ufaysa Anjulo, Geremew Tasew, Roy Anderson, Getachew Tollera, Ebba Abate
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267378

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267378

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