Open AccessEvaluation of Dot-ELISA and enzyme-linked immuno-electrotransfer blot assays for detection of a urinary hydatid antigen in the diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis
Author(s) -
S. R. Swarna,
Subhash Chandra Parija
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
tropical parasitology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.418
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 2229-7758
pISSN - 2229-5070
DOI - 10.4103/2229-5070.97238
Subject(s) - cystic echinococcosis , echinococcosis , antigen , western blot , dot blot , immunology , hydatid cyst , echinococcus granulosus , virology , biology , medicine , pathology , biochemistry , cyst , gene , zoology
Several serological assays are used for detection of a hydatid antigen in serum for diagnosis of cystic echinococcosis (CE). However, it requires technical expertise and is associated with the risk of acquiring blood-borne infections. Of late, interests have been shifted to other body fluids like urine, saliva, tear drops as alternate specimens in the diagnosis of CE.