Evaluation of a modified quantitative polymerase chain reaction assay for genus Schistosoma detection using stool and urine samples from schistosomiasis endemic areas in Kenya
This study documents a single day-one sample modified Schistosoma qPCR assay as a powerful improved molecular assay for the detection of schistosomiasis infection that utilize either stool or urine samples. The assay is therefore recommended for monitoring in areas with low infection levels to enable accurate determination of the disease's control endpoint.
Authors
- Sylvie Araka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5367-8531)
- Benard Chieng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0975-5720)
- Henry Kanyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2509-8692)
- Sammy M. Njenga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6309-476X)
- Richelle W. Kihoro
- Sarah Nogaro
- Henry Emisiko
- Thierry Ramos
Institutions
- FIND (CH)
- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0310118
- Primary Topic
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation