Title: Demonstration of a Common Antigen Between Schistosoma Mansoni and Fasciola Hepatica
Abstract:The presence of a common antigen between Schistosoma mansoni eggs and Fasciola hepatica adult worms was demonstrated by utilizing an anti-S. mansoni adult worm antiserum. Although not one of the three...The presence of a common antigen between Schistosoma mansoni eggs and Fasciola hepatica adult worms was demonstrated by utilizing an anti-S. mansoni adult worm antiserum. Although not one of the three major serologic S. mansoni egg antigens, its complete cross-reactivity suggests that serologic tests done with these crude antigenic extracts will result in many false-positive cases in areas where both parasites are endemic.Read More
Publication Year: 1978
Publication Date: 1978-11-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref', 'pubmed']
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