[Indirect immunofluorescence in onchocerciasis in Mali: comparison of O. volvulus antigen and D. viteae antigen for detecting circulating antibodies]

Med Trop (Mars). 1986 Jan-Mar;46(1):63-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

In Mali, a comparative study of O. volvulus and D. viteae filariasis antigens was made on 52 onchocerciasis sera with immunofluorescence immunoassay. At a dilution greater than 1/40, 34 sera are positive with homologous Ag against 24 with heterologous Ag.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antigen-Antibody Complex
  • Antigens, Helminth / immunology*
  • Dirofilaria / immunology*
  • Filarioidea / immunology*
  • Fluorescent Antibody Technique
  • Humans
  • Onchocerca / immunology*
  • Onchocerciasis / diagnosis*
  • Onchocerciasis / immunology
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Antigen-Antibody Complex
  • Antigens, Helminth