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Indirect immunofluorescense reaction in cysticercosis
Archivos De Investigacion Medica
|January 1, 1978
Summary
The indirect immunofluorescence reaction (IIR) effectively detected cysticercosis in serum samples. High positive rates were observed in confirmed cysticercosis cases, indicating IIR
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Immunology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Cysticercosis is a significant parasitic infection.
- Accurate diagnostic methods are crucial for managing cysticercosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of the indirect immunofluorescence reaction (IIR) for diagnosing cysticercosis.
- To assess IIR performance across different subject groups.
Main Methods:
- Indirect immunofluorescence reaction (IIR) assay.
- Serum samples from 604 subjects were analyzed.
- Subjects were categorized into control, confirmed cysticercosis, other diseases, and possible cysticercosis groups.
Main Results:
- Confirmed cysticercosis cases showed a high positive rate (94.28%) with IIR.
- Subjects with possible cysticercosis had a positive rate of 48.90%.
- Control groups and patients with other diseases showed low positive rates.
Conclusions:
- The indirect immunofluorescence reaction (IIR) is a valuable tool for diagnosing cysticercosis.
- IIR demonstrates high sensitivity in confirmed cases.
- Further studies may refine IIR's application in suspected cases.