Concordance of the point-of-care circulating cathodic antigen test for the diagnosis of intestinal schistosomiasis in a low endemicity area

ConclusionsThe immunochromatographic test has the potential to be an important tool to combat schistosomiasis because of its practicality and applicability but should be applied with caution in low prevalence areas and in programs that aim to eliminate this disease.Trial registrationCAAE#21824513.9.0000.5091. January 31st, 2014.
Source: Infectious Diseases of Poverty - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research