Comparison of S. stercoralis Serology Performed on Dried Blood Spots and on Conventional Serum Samples.

ABSTRACT: Background: Dried blood spots (DBS) are used for epidemiological surveys on infectious diseases in settings where limited resources are available. In fact, DBS can help to overcome logistic difficulties for the collection, transport and storage of biological specimens. Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of Strongyloides stercoralis serology performed on DBS. Methods: A survey was proposed to children attending a school in the village of Borbon, Ecuador, and to their parents/guardians. Each participant gave consent to the collection of both serum and DBS specimens. DBS absorbed on filter papers were analyzed with a commercially available ELISA test for S. stercoralis antibodies, as well as with standard serology. The agreement between the two methods was

SUBMITTER: Formenti F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5099234 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature