Objective: To compare two different Methods for detection of intestinal parasitic in immigrants from high risk geographic areas for intestinal parasitic diseases. Methods: A total of 307 stool specimens were analysed by Ridley method and FLOTAC, a new technique performing a direct count of all parasitic elements. Results: Compared to Ridley method, FLOTAC technique led to fewer negative results (P<0.05), index of a higher sensibility. Conclusions: Performing a more accurate detection of parasites appears a goal to reach in terms of public health. © 2013 Asian Pacific Tropical Medicine Press.
Intestinal helminths in immigrants in Naples (Italy): A comparison between two different diagnostic techniques / Esposito S.; Noviello S.; Leone S.; Pascale R.; Russo E.; Gualdieri L.. - In: ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF TROPICAL DISEASE. - ISSN 2222-1808. - ELETTRONICO. - 3:6(2013), pp. 441-443. [10.1016/S2222-1808(13)60098-5]
Intestinal helminths in immigrants in Naples (Italy): A comparison between two different diagnostic techniques
Pascale R.;
2013
Abstract
Objective: To compare two different Methods for detection of intestinal parasitic in immigrants from high risk geographic areas for intestinal parasitic diseases. Methods: A total of 307 stool specimens were analysed by Ridley method and FLOTAC, a new technique performing a direct count of all parasitic elements. Results: Compared to Ridley method, FLOTAC technique led to fewer negative results (P<0.05), index of a higher sensibility. Conclusions: Performing a more accurate detection of parasites appears a goal to reach in terms of public health. © 2013 Asian Pacific Tropical Medicine Press.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
