Characterization of a novel microfilarial antigen for diagnosis of Wuchereria bancrofti infections.

Sarah E GreeneKerstin FischerYoung-Jun ChoiKurt C CurtisPhilip J BudgeMakedonka MitrevaChristopher L KingPeter U FischerGary J Weil

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2022)

Wb-Bhp-1 is a novel antigen that is useful for serologic diagnosis of bancroftian filariasis. Additional studies are needed to assess the value of this antigen for monitoring the success of filariasis elimination programs.

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