A rapid diagnostic test for schistosomiasis mansoni

作者：Mello Silva Clelia Christina; Joao Roberto Carlos; Augusto Ronaldo de Carvalho; Santos Claudia Portes^*

来源：Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, 2013, 108(8): 1078-1080.

DOI：10.1590/0074-0276130335

• modified Kato-Katz method
• parasitological technique
• schistosomiasis diagnosis

This article presents an improvement to the Kato-Katz (KK) method, making it faster and more efficient for the visualisation of fertile eggs in stool samples. This modified KK method uses sodium acetate formalin as a fixative and reveals the intensity of infection in less than 1 h, reducing the diagnostic time without increasing the cost. This modified method may contribute to future epidemiological studies in both hospitals and the field due to its rapid and precise diagnostic, which allow for immediate treatment.

• 出版日期2013-12