MM3-ELISA Detection of Fasciola hepatica Coproantigens in Preserved Human Stool Samples

Florencio M. Ubeira Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Laura Muiño Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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M. Adela Valero Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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M. Victoria Periago Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Ignacio Pérez-Crespo Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Mercedes Mezo Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Marta González-Warleta Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Fernanda Romarís Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Esperanza Paniagua Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Sandra Cortizo Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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José Llovo Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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Santiago Más-Coma Laboratorio de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Departamento de Parasitología, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Centro de Investigaciones Agrarias, Mabegondo, A Coruña, Spain; Servicio de Microbiología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago (CHUS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain

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In this study, we evaluate the MM3-COPRO method for detection of Fasciola coproantigens in human fecal samples, and the usefulness of a new preservative/diluent, CoproGuard, developed for preservation of Fasciola coproantigens. The MM3-COPRO assay was evaluated with 213 samples from healthy patients, 30 Fasciola positive fecal samples (according to the Kato-Katz method), and 83 samples from patients with other parasitic infections. All Fasciola positive specimens were detected with the MM3-COPRO assay (100% sensitivity) and there was no cross-reactivity with other common parasites present in the clinical specimens analyzed (100% specificity). The use of CoproGuard enhanced coproantigen extraction without affecting the detection limit of the assay, and the antigenicity of Fasciola coproantigens in fecal samples stored at 37°C was retained throughout the entire observation period (120 days). We concluded that the MM3-COPRO ELISA combined with the use of CoproGuard may be a very useful tool for the diagnosis of human fascioliasis.

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