The laboratory diagnosis and follow up of strongyloidiasis: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Strongyloidiasis is frequently under diagnosed since many infections remain asymptomatic and conventional diagnostic tests based on parasitological examination are not sufficiently sensitive. Serology is useful but is still only available in reference laboratories. The need for improved...

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Main Authors: Ana Requena-Méndez, Peter Chiodini, Zeno Bisoffi, Dora Buonfrate, Eduardo Gotuzzo, José Muñoz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3547839?pdf=render