title: The use of serology by titering of fluorescent antibodies to evaluate levels of transmission of schistosomiasis in Rhodesia.
abstract: The prevalence of schistosomiasis has been measured by parasitological examination and by fluorescent antibody titering in a number of communities in different parts of Rhodesia. The samples were taken from areas of high, medium, and low transmission of the disease. A correlation was detected between the mean titer and prevalence of infection, particularly in the younger people (4-13 years old). It is suggested that fluorescent antibody titrating may be a useful epidemiological tool.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000906:Antibodies / Q000032:analysis*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening; D012550:Schistosoma mansoni / Q000276:immunology; D012552:Schistosomiasis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission*; D015030:Zimbabwe
chemical_list: D000906:Antibodies