Evaluation of copromicroscopy, multiplex-qPCR and antibody serology for monitoring of human ascariasis in endemic settings.

Robert M MugoSebastian RauschZaneta D MusimbiChristina StrubeMarie-Kristin RaulfOlfert LandtPaul M GichukiFriederike EbnerJedidah MwacharoMaurice R OdiereFrancis M NdunguDoris W NjomoSusanne Hartmann

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2024)

IgG1 antibody responses against adult Ascaris-ES products hold a promising potential for complementing the standard fecal and molecular techniques employed for monitoring Ascaris infections. This is of particular importance in the context of deworming programs as the antibody diagnostic accuracy was independent of egg counts.

Keyphrases

endothelial cells
public health
high throughput
risk assessment
young adults