An Evaluation on the Efficacy of Agar Plate Culture for Detection of Strongyloides stercoralis

Background: Strongyloides stercoralis is a common parasitic nematode in Iran, especially in north of the country. The early diagnosis and treatment of S. stercoralis is crucial to prevent complicated cases of strongyloidiasis. The value of the preference of agar plate culture, in detection of S. ste...

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Main Authors: AR Meamar, F Zahabiun, M Mahmoudi, EB Kia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2007-04-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Parasitology
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Online Access:http://journals.tums.ac.ir/PdfMed.aspx?pdf_med=/upload_files/pdf/3299.pdf&manuscript_id=3299