Hemagglutination Test in Relation to Kato Method for Diagnosis of Schistosomiasis Mansoni
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BACKGROUND: Sensitive and specific diagnostic tools are very central to decide on individual case management and at all stages of control programs in schistosomiasis. This study was undertaken to assess the diagnostic efficacy of a commercial indirect hemagglutination test in detection of schistosomiasis mansoni in relation to the Kato method. METHODS: In a cross sectional study undertaken in May 2004, blood and stool samples were collected from 134 children in Bochesa Elementary School around Ziway town. The stool specimens were processed using Kato method and examined microscopically. Eggs per gram of stool were computed as geometric mean. Sera were separated and transported to laboratory. Indirect hemagglutination test was performed following procedures given by the manufacturers. The diagnostic performance of indirect hemagglutination was evaluated using Kato as the gold
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