Modification and optimization of the FECPAKG2 protocol for the detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminth eggs in human stool.
Mio AyanaJohnny VlaminckPiet CoolsShaali AmeMarco AlbonicoDaniel DanaJennifer KeiserHelen ManlyLeonardo Ferreira MatosoZeleke MekonnenAntonio MontresorRodrigo Correa-OliveiraLaura RinaldiSomphou SayasoneStephen J SowersbyLensa TesfayeJozef VercruysseGreg MiramsBruno LeveckePublished in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2018)
This study introduces for the first time a SOP for the FECPAKG2 method. Different aspects of the method for diagnosing human STH infections were optimized. Our study forms the basis for a thorough and objective evaluation of the system as a diagnostic tool that could be implemented in STH control programs.