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ArticleParasitology research2020

Accuracy of the sedimentation and filtration methods for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis in cattle.

Jennifer Giovanoli Evack, Jules N Kouadio, Louise Achi, Oliver Balmer, Jan Hattendorf, Bassirou Bonfoh, Jakob Zinsstag, Eliézer K N'Goran, Jürg Utzinger

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9 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Jennifer Giovanoli EvackSwiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland. jennifer.giovanoli@swisstph.ch.ORCID 0000-0001-7615-3570
Jules N KouadioSwiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-0129-7323
Louise AchiCentre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Oliver BalmerSwiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0001-7572-7747
Jan HattendorfSwiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-1176-401X
Bassirou BonfohCentre Suisse de Recherches Scientifiques en Côte d'Ivoire, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.ORCID 0000-0003-4190-8202
Jakob ZinsstagSwiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-8899-6097
Eliézer K N'GoranUnité de Formation et de Recherche Biosciences, Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.ORCID 0000-0002-8761-1933
Jürg UtzingerSwiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, Basel, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0001-6885-0798
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute · CHSwiss Centre for Scientific Research · CI

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SNSF 31003A_1710113
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Infection with blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma causes considerable human and animal morbidity, mortality and economic loss to the livestock industry. Current diagnostic tools have limitations. In this study, we compared the sedimentation and filtration methods for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis in livestock. A total of 196 faecal samples from cattle in Côte d'Ivoire were subjected to sedimentation and filtration for the diagnosis of schistosomiasis and other intestinal parasite infections. Schistosoma eggs or miracidia were discovered in 32 samples: 15 by filtration only, seven by sedimentation only, six concurrently by both methods and four by observing miracidia swimming on the sedimentation slide. The sensitivity of sedimentation and filtration was 41% and 66%, respectively. Cases with no Schistosoma eggs identified in the sediment but miracidia swimming on the slide indicate that eggs had hatched before microscopy. More accurate diagnostic are required for livestock schistosomiasis, in order to better understand the epidemiology and inform control and elimination efforts in livestock and human populations.

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AnimalsCattleCattle DiseasesCote d'IvoireFecesFemaleFiltrationHumansIntestinal Diseases, ParasiticLivestockMaleSchistosomaSchistosomiasisCôte d’IvoireDiagnostic accuracyFiltrationLivestockSchistosomiasisSedimentation

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