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Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg., 62(4), 2000, pp. 502-503
Copyright © 2000 by The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Vol 62, Issue 4, 502-503
Copyright © 2000 by American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

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Evaluation of the whole blood filariasis ICT test for short-term monitoring after antifilarial treatment

A Schuetz, DG Addiss, ML Eberhard, and PJ Lammie

The immunochromatographic (ICT) filariasis test is a rapid screening tool that will be useful for defining the prevalence and distribution of Wuchereria bancrofti as part of the global program to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. To address questions about its usefulness for monitoring control programs, we used the ICT filariasis test to assess residual antigen levels following antifilarial treatment. Our results demonstrate that antigen levels persist in microfilaria-negative persons for up to three years after treatment. Different strategies for monitoring control programs may have to be considered.


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