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A novel antigen biomarker for detection of high-level of Loa loa microfilaremia

20243 citationsOpen accessUniversité de Yaoundé I

Abstract

This Ll-Bhp-1 antigen assay is specific for loiasis, and highly sensitive for identifying people with high L. loa microfilarial counts who are at increased risk for serious adverse events after ivermectin treatment. L. loa antigen detection has the potential to facilitate loiasis mapping efforts and programs to eliminate lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis in Central Africa.

Research topics

  • Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
  • Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
  • Parasites and Host Interactions

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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0012461

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