Accuracy of molecular biology techniques for the diagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis infection-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Strongyloides stercoralis infection is a neglected tropical disease which can lead to severe symptoms and even death in immunosuppressed people. Unfortunately, its diagnosis is hampered by the lack of a gold standard, as the sensitivity of traditional parasitological tests (including microscopic exa...

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Main Authors: Dora Buonfrate, Ana Requena-Mendez, Andrea Angheben, Michela Cinquini, Mario Cruciani, Andrea Fittipaldo, Giovanni Giorli, Federico Gobbi, Chiara Piubelli, Zeno Bisoffi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2018-02-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5823464?pdf=render