International Commission on Trichinellosis: Recommendations on the use of serological tests for the detection of Trichinella infection in animals and humans.

ABSTRACT: Serological methods are widely used for detection of infections in animals and humans. The recommendations provided here take into account the best current methods for the serological detection of Trichinella infection. They are based on current scientific information including unpublished data from laboratories with relevant expertise in this field. These recommendations represent the official position of the International Commission on Trichinellosis (ICT) regarding acceptable methods for the use and interpretation of serology testing for Trichinella infection in animals and humans. The ICT does not recommend use of serological methods for testing individual carcasses of animals at slaughter for assuring food safety. For detection of human infections, for epidemiological studies in anima

SUBMITTER: Bruschi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7034015 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature