A CATT negative result after treatment for human African trypanosomiasis is no indication for cure.

BACKGROUND: Cure after treatment for human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is assessed by examination of the cerebrospinal fluid every 6 months, for a total period of 2 years. So far, no markers for cure or treatment failure have been identified in blood. Trypanosome-specific antibodies are detectable...

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Main Authors: Veerle Lejon, Dieudonné Mumba Ngoyi, Marleen Boelaert, Philippe Büscher
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2010-01-01
Series:PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2811173?pdf=render