title: Demonstration of a common antigen between Schistosoma mansoni and Fasciola hepatica.
abstract: The presence of a common antigen between Schistosoma mansoni eggs and Fasciola hepatica adult worms was demonstrated by utilizing in an anti-S. mansoni adult worm antiserum. Although not one of the three major serologic S. mansoni egg antigens, its complete cross-reactivity suggests that serologic tests done with these crude antigenic extracts will result in many false-positive cases in areas where both parasites are endemic.
mesh_terms: D000941:Antigens; D005210:Fasciola hepatica / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D010063:Ovum / Q000276:immunology; D012550:Schistosoma mansoni / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D000941:Antigens