Performance evaluation of Baermann techniques: The quest for developing a microscopy reference standard for the diagnosis of Strongyloides stercoralis.

• Main Authors: Woyneshet Gelaye (Author), Nana Aba Williams (Author), Stella Kepha (Author), Augusto Messa Junior (Author), Pedro Emanuel Fleitas (Author), Helena Marti-Soler (Author), Destaw Damtie (Author), Sissay Menkir (Author), Alejandro J Krolewiecki (Author), Lisette van Lieshout (Author), Wendemagegn Enbiale (Author), Stopping Transmission of Intestinal Parasites (STOP) (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2021-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Soil-transmitted helminths (STH) are common in low and middle income countries where there is lack of access to clean water and sanitation. Effective diagnosis and treatment are essential for the control of STH infections. However, among STH parasites, Strongyloides st...