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Dot-blot immunoassay of Fasciola gigantica infection using 27 kDa and adult worm regurge antigens in Egyptian patients.

Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the potential role of the 27-Kilodalton (KDa) antigen versus Fasciola gigantica adult worm regurge antigens in a DOT-Blot assay and to assess this assay as a practical tool for diagnosis fascioliasis in Egyptian patients. Fasciola gigantica antigen of an approximate molecular mass 27-(KDa) was obtained from adult worms by a simple elution SDS-PAGE. A Dot-Blot was developed comparatively to adult worm regurge antigens for the detection of specific antibodies from patients infected with F. gigantica in Egypt. Control sera were obtained from patients with other parasitic infections and healthy volunteers to assess the test and compare between the antigens. The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of Dot-Blot using the adult worm regurge were 80%, 90%, 94.1%, and 69.2% respectively, while those using 27-KDa were 100% which confirms the diagnostic potential of this antigen. All patients infected with Fasciola were positive, with cross reactivity reported with Schistosoma mansoni serum samples. This 27-KDa Dot-Blot assay showed to be a promising test which can be used for serodiagnosis of fascioliasis in Egyptian patients especially, those presenting with hepatic disease. It is specific, sensitive and easy to perform method for the rapid diagnosis particularly when more complex laboratory tests are unavailable.
AuthorsHanan H Kamel, Ghada A Saad, Rania M Sarhan
JournalThe Korean journal of parasitology (Korean J Parasitol) Vol. 51 Issue 2 Pg. 177-82 (Apr 2013) ISSN: 1738-0006 [Electronic] Korea (South)
PMID23710084 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Antibodies, Helminth
  • Antigens, Helminth
Topics
  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Helminth (blood)
  • Antigens, Helminth
  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine (methods)
  • Egypt
  • Fasciola (immunology, isolation & purification)
  • Fascioliasis (diagnosis, parasitology)
  • Humans
  • Immunoblotting (methods)
  • Parasitology (methods)
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

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