Concentration of Urine Samples Improves Sensitivity in Detection of <i>Strongyloides</i> -Specific IgG Antibody in Urine for Diagnosis of Strongyloidiasis
Natchita Chungkanchana, Paiboon Sithithaworn, Chanika Worasith, Phattharaphon Wongphutorn, Sirowan Ruantip, Kulthida Y. Kopolrat, Apinya Jusakul, Raynoo Thanan, Kunyarat Duenngai, Jiraporn Sithithaworn, Anchalee Techasen
Abstract
= 28), concentrated-urine ELISA yielded 100% positive results. Overall, the frequency estimates of Strongyloides stercoralis were 23.6% by fecal culture, 27% by standard urine ELISA, and 90.5% by concentrated-urine ELISA. The concentration of urine samples prior to analysis by ELISA improved the sensitivity for diagnosis and is potentially useful in the diagnosis of strongyloidiasis in immunocompromised individuals or in low-prevalence areas.
Topics & Concepts
UrineStrongyloides stercoralisStrongyloidiasisFecesGastroenterologyAntibodyMedicineUrinalysisImmunologyInternal medicineBiologyHelminthsMicrobiologyParasites and Host InteractionsParasite Biology and Host InteractionsHelminth infection and control