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Diagnosis of Lymphatic Filarial Infections
https://doi.org/10.1142/9781848160866_0006Cited by:12 (Source: Crossref)
Abstract:
The following sections are included:
Introduction
Indications for Diagnostic Evaluation
Exposure
Influence of the Parasite's Life Cycle on Clinical Diagnosis
Influence of the Parasite's Life Cycle on Laboratory Diagnosis
Diagnostic Techniques
Detection of the Parasite
Parasitological diagnosis by detection of microfilariae
Detection of circulating parasite antigen
Molecular diagnosis
Serodiagnosis
Serodiagnosis using parasite extract
Using assays based on IgG4 subclass antibodies
Using recombinant parasite antigens
Detection of Non-specific Host Responses to Infection
Assessment for eosinophilia
Polyclonal antibody elevation
Imaging studies
Diagnostic approach to a patient with suspected infection
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