A Schistosoma mansoni cercarial antigen preparation (cercarial transformation fluid – SmCTF) was evaluated for detection of anti-schistosome antibodies in human sera in 4 collaborating laboratories. T
*Circulating Cathodic Antigen in urine: positives include trace.+Significant difference in values Oct–November by Fisher exact test P = 0.005;∧Significant difference in values Oct–November by Fisher e
Sensitivity, specificity and predictive values of the reagent dipstick method for S haematobium in study participants when filtration results are considered reference test.
