Evaluation of immunodiagnostic tests in detection of trichinosis in experimentally infected rats.
The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), the indirect immunofluorescent (IF) and the counter current immunoelectrophoresis (CEP) were evaluated in detection of anti-Trichinella antibodies in experimentally infected rats. The CEP was the most specific and highly sensitive test. Also, the IF was highly sensitive but less specific. ELISA was the least specific but extremely sensitive specially in detecting early infection.
Abou-Zakham
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Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt.
Romia
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el-Naggar
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el-Khouly
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D000818:Animals; D000909:Antibodies, Helminth / Q000097:blood*; D003378:Counterimmunoelectrophoresis; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D051381:Rats; D014234:Trichinella / Q000276:immunology*; D014235:Trichinellosis / Q000175:diagnosis*
D000909:Antibodies, Helminth