Low sensitivity and frequent cross ‐reactions in commercially available antibody detection ELISA assays for Taenia solium cysticercosis

ConclusionsThe performance of Novalisa® and Ridascreen® was poor. Antibody ELISA detection cannot be recommended for the diagnosis of neurocysticercosis.

Source: Tropical Medicine and International Health - December 7, 2017 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Hector H. Garcia, Yesenia Castillo, Isidro Gonzales, Javier A. Bustos, Herbert Saavedra, Louis Jacob, Oscar H. Del Brutto, Patricia P. Wilkins, Armando E. Gonzalez, Robert H. Gilman, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research