Improved detection of intestinal helminth infections with a formalin ethyl-acetate-based concentration technique compared to a crude formalin concentration technique

Intestinal helminth infections are the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases, predominantly affecting rural and marginalised populations. The mainstay of diagnosis is the microscopic examination of faecal samples to detect parasites in the form of eggs, larvae and cysts. In an effort to improve...

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Auteurs principaux: Brummaier, T, Archasuksan, L, Watthanakulpanich, D, Paris, DH, Utzinger, J, McGready, R, Proux, S, Nosten, F
Format: Journal article
Langue:English
Publié: MDPI 2021