Performance of a rapid immuno-chromatographic test (Schistosoma ICT IgG-IgM) for detecting Schistosoma-specific antibodies in sera of endemic and non-endemic populations.

With its high sensitivity, the Schistosoma ICT IgG-IgM rapid diagnostic test is a suitable screening test for detection of Schistosoma specific antibodies, including S. mekongi. However, in populations with a high prevalence of co-infection with other tissue invasive helminths, positive results should be confirmed with other diagnostic assays due to the test's imperfect specificity.