Evaluation of the formalin-Tween concentration technique for parasitic detection

The formalin-Tween sedimentation method was compared with the formalin-ether sedimentation for parasitic detection. Of a total 297 fecal specimens examined, 72.1% were positive. The formalin-tween technique was effective for ascertaining helminths, particularly Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichi...

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Main Authors: Rungkanta Methanitikorn, Kom Sukontason, Kabkaew L. Sukontason, Somsak Piangjai
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo (USP) 2003
Subjects:
Formalin-tween
Concentration
Detection
Parasite
Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine
RC955-962
Infectious and parasitic diseases
RC109-216
Arctic
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/0403c019981f4f52b966a729312c0784
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Summary:The formalin-Tween sedimentation method was compared with the formalin-ether sedimentation for parasitic detection. Of a total 297 fecal specimens examined, 72.1% were positive. The formalin-tween technique was effective for ascertaining helminths, particularly Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura and hookworm eggs; however it has less capability for protozoa detection. This method is simple, inexpensive, less time consuming and highly sensitive when detecting the parasitic infection, particularly when focusing on helminth eggs.

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