Accuracy of molecular biology techniques for the diagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis infection-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

• Main Authors: Dora Buonfrate (Author), Ana Requena-Mendez (Author), Andrea Angheben (Author), Michela Cinquini (Author), Mario Cruciani (Author), Andrea Fittipaldo (Author), Giovanni Giorli (Author), Federico Gobbi (Author), Chiara Piubelli (Author), Zeno Bisoffi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2018-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Strongyloides stercoralis infection is a neglected tropical disease which can lead to severe symptoms and even death in immunosuppressed people. Unfortunately, its diagnosis is hampered by the lack of a gold standard, as the sensitivity of traditional parasitological tests (including microscopic exa...