Comparing concentration methods: parasitrapr versus Kato-Katz for studying the prevalence of Helminths in Bengo province, Angola

Helminth intestinal parasitoses are responsible for high levels of child mortality and morbidity. Hence, the capacity to diagnose these parasitoses and consequently ensure due treatment represents a factor of great importance. The main objective of this study involves comparing two methods of concen...

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Published in:African health sciences 2016-01, Vol.16 (3), p.698-703
Main Authors: Mirante, Clara, Clemente, Isabel, Zambu, Graciette, Alexandre, Catarina, Ganga, Teresa, Mayer, Carlos, Brito, Miguel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Children's health
Comparative analysis
Feces
Medical Screening
Medical treatment
Morbidity
Mortality
Parasitic diseases
Research methodology
Worms
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Summary:Helminth intestinal parasitoses are responsible for high levels of child mortality and morbidity. Hence, the capacity to diagnose these parasitoses and consequently ensure due treatment represents a factor of great importance. The main objective of this study involves comparing two methods of concentration, parasitrap and Kato-Katz, for the diagnosis of intestinal parasitoses in faecal samples.
ISSN:1680-6905
1729-0503