Recombinant antigens used as diagnostic tools for lymphatic filariasis

Recombinant antigens used as diagnostic tools for lymphatic filariasis

Abstract Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a parasitic disease caused by the worms Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, or Brugia timori. It is a tropical and subtropical illness that affects approximately 67 million people worldwide and that still requires better diagnostic tools to prevent its spread a...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: André Filipe Pastor, Maressa Rhuama Silva, Wagner José Tenório dos Santos, Tamisa Rego, Eduardo Brandão, Osvaldo Pompilio de-Melo-Neto, Abraham Rocha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Wuchereria bancrofti
ELISA
Antibodies
Sensitivity
Specificity
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04980-3

Similar Items

Similar Items