Diagnosis of Schistosomiasis without a Microscope: Evaluating Circulating Antigen (CCA, CAA) and DNA Detection Methods on Banked Samples of a Community-Based Survey from DR Congo

Diagnosis of Schistosomiasis without a Microscope: Evaluating Circulating Antigen (CCA, CAA) and DNA Detection Methods on Banked Samples of a Community-Based Survey from DR Congo

Detection of <i>Schistosoma</i> eggs in stool or urine is known for its low sensitivity in diagnosing light infections. Alternative diagnostics with better sensitivity while remaining highly specific, such as real-time PCR and circulating antigen detection, are progressively used as comp...

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Main Authors: Pytsje T. Hoekstra, Joule Madinga, Pascal Lutumba, Rebecca van Grootveld, Eric A. T. Brienen, Paul L. A. M. Corstjens, Govert J. van Dam, Katja Polman, Lisette van Lieshout
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease
Subjects:
schistosomiasis
diagnostics
community-based survey
circulating antigen
DNA detection
CCA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2414-6366/7/10/315

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