A new rapid diagnostic test for detection of anti-<it>Schistosoma mansoni</it> and anti-<it>Schistosoma haematobium</it> antibodies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Parasitological methods are widely used for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis. However, they are insensitive, particularly in areas of low endemicity, and labour-intensive. Immunoassays based on detection of anti-schistosome antibodie...

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Main Authors: Coulibaly Jean T, N’Goran Eliézer K, Utzinger Jürg, Doenhoff Michael J, Dawson Emily M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/6/1/29