Improved sensitivity of the urine CAA lateral-flow assay for diagnosing active Schistosoma infections by using larger sample volumes

Author(s):
Corstjens, P.L.A.M. (0000-0002-0004-0526); Nyakundi, R.K.; Dood, C.J. de; Kariuki, T.M.; Ochola, E.A.; Karanja, D.M.S.; Mwinzi, P.N.M.; Dam, G.J. van (0000-0003-3773-0819)
Published
2015
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor
SchistosomiasisCirculating anodic antigen (CAA)Active infectionTransmission interruptionEliminationDiagnostic testLateral flow (LF)Upconverting phosphor (UCP)
Date issued
2015-04-22
Language
English
Is part of
Parasites and Vectors
hdl
1887/107555
doi
10.1186/s13071-015-0857-7