title: A serological test for the diagnosis of Strongyloides antibodies in ex Far East Prisoners of War.
abstract: This paper gives the results of an ELISA test for Strongyloides stercoralis antibodies in a group of 436 ex Far East Prisoners of War (FEPOWs). Antigen was obtained from third-stage larvae of Strongyloides cebus. Sensitivity of the test is 97%, with a specificity of 99%. The test is being investigated further as regards cross-reactions with other helminths, but initial results look promising.
authors.affiliation: Department of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, U.K.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Bailey
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000909:Antibodies, Helminth / Q000032:analysis*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003429:Cross Reactions; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D004804:Eosinophils; D006801:Humans; D007958:Leukocyte Count; D008889:Military Personnel; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011330:Prisons; D013321:Strongyloides / Q000276:immunology*; D013322:Strongyloidiasis / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis*
chemical_list: D000909:Antibodies, Helminth