Diagnostic test accuracy for detecting Schistosoma japonicum and S. mekongi in humans: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most of national schistosomiasis elimination programmes in Asia are relying on stool examination, particularly Kato Katz stool examination technique for regular transmission monitoring. However, the Kato-Katz technique has shown low sensitivity for the detection of light-intensity infections, and therefore highly sensitive diagnostic tools are urgently required to monitor prevalence of infection in low transmission settings. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate and synthesize the performance of diagnostic tests for detecting Schistosoma japonicum and S. mekongi infection in people living in endemic areas.

Methodology/principal findings

We comprehensively searched these nine electronic databases and other resources until July 2019, with no langua

SUBMITTER: Rahman MO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7968889 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature