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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
There are | There are several other methods that can be used in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis such as [[Formalin|formalin-ethyl acetate sedimentation]], [[Urinalysis|urine testing]] for schistososme eggs, schistosomal antigen testing, [[Serology|serologic testing]], [[Biopsy|tissue biopsy]], [[PCR]] etc. | ||
==Other diagnostic studies== | ==Other diagnostic studies== | ||
'''Formalin-ethyl acetate sedimentation''' | |||
*Five grammes of stool is mixed, strained, diluted with [[normal saline]] solution and [[Centrifuge|centrifuged]]. | |||
*The [[sediment]] is collected and treated with [[Formalin|formalin-ethyl acetate]] and subsequently used for slide preparation. | |||
*A single [[Formalin|formalin-ethyl acetate]] sedimentation test is not as [[Sensitive Skin|sensitive]] for detection of low-intensity [[infection]] as multiple [[Kato-Katz technique|Kato-Katz]] smears. | |||
'''Urine testing for schistosome eggs''' | |||
*The classic method used for identification of ''[[Schistosoma haematobium|S.haematobium]]'' eggs is filter concentration of a [[urine]] sample collected over 4 hours (ending around noon) into a jug with [[Formalin|formalin preservative]]. | |||
*10 mL of [[urine]] is filtered through a 12-μm pore membrane that traps the eggs, and the membrane surface then is examined under a [[microscope]]. | |||
*[[Urinalysis|Standard microscopic urinalysis]] will not identify low-intensity Schistosoma [[Infection|infections]]. | |||
*Each separate [[Urinalysis|microscopic urinalysis]] has a [[Sensitivity (tests)|sensitivity]] of 55% to 62% for detection of low-intensity [[infection]]; therefore, at least three different [[Urine|urine samples]] need to be evaluated to achieve diagnostic accuracy. | |||
'''Schistosomal antigen testing (urine or serum)''' | |||
*[[Urine|Urine sample]] is taken for measurement of circulating cathodic [[antigen]] released by schistosomes or serum sample for measurement of both circulating [[Cathodic protection|cathodic]] and [[Anodic oxidation|anodic]] [[antigen]].<ref name="pmid7814474">{{cite journal |vauthors=van Etten L, Folman CC, Eggelte TA, Kremsner PG, Deelder AM |title=Rapid diagnosis of schistosomiasis by antigen detection in urine with a reagent strip |journal=J. Clin. Microbiol. |volume=32 |issue=10 |pages=2404–6 |year=1994 |pmid=7814474 |pmc=264074 |doi= |url=}}</ref> | |||
*Identifies active [[infection]] rather than past [[infection]]. | |||
*May not be sufficiently sensitive for detection of low-intensity infection. | |||
'''Serologic testing''' | |||
*Serologic testing help in detection of Schistosoma-specific antibodies in serum. These tests include: | |||
**[[Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay]] | |||
**[[Indirect antiglobulin test|Indirect hemagglutination assay]] | |||
**Indirect [[immunofluorescent]] antibody testing | |||
*More useful for evaluating recent travelers than immigrants, as it is not possible to distinguish between active infection and past infection. | |||
*Due to the long life of schistosomes, positive test results cannot be discounted simply because exposure was historically distant. | |||
*[[Sensitivity (tests)|Sensitivity]] is highest when the assay is targeted to the suspected species (''[[Schistosoma mansoni|S.mansoni]]'', ''[[Schistosoma japonicum|S.japonicum]], or [[Schistosoma haematobium|S.haematobium]]'') | |||
'''Biopsy of tissue''' | |||
*A [[biopsy]] specimen is obtained from the [[rectum]] during [[anoscopy]], [[Genital|genital tissues]], or the [[urinary bladder]] wall during [[cystoscopy]] and then crushed and examined under a [[microscope]] | |||
*[[Schistosoma mansoni|''S.mansoni'']] and ''[[Schistosoma japonicum|S.japonicum]]'' eggs can be identified in crushed random [[Biopsy|rectal biopsy]] specimens. | |||
*[[Schistosoma haematobium|''S.haematobium'']] eggs can be identified in crushed biopsy specimens from [[Genital area|genital tissues]] or the [[urinary bladder]] wall. | |||
*[[Sensitivity]] of microscopic analysis of six crushed rectal biopsies is similar to that of two [[Kato-Katz thick smear|Kato-Katz thick smears]]. | |||
*[[Liver]] biopsy is notoriously insensitive for diagnosis of schistosomiasis; a negative liver biopsy result does not exclude infection. | |||
*Standard sectioned [[intestinal]] [[biopsies]] are not sufficiently sensitive for diagnosis of [[intestinal]] [[schistosomiasis]]. | |||
'''PCR to detect schistosomal DNA''' | |||
*[[Gene amplification]] technique used to detect schistosomal [[DNA]]. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
There are several other methods that can be used in the diagnosis of schistosomiasis such as formalin-ethyl acetate sedimentation, urine testing for schistososme eggs, schistosomal antigen testing, serologic testing, tissue biopsy, PCR etc.
Other diagnostic studies
Formalin-ethyl acetate sedimentation
- Five grammes of stool is mixed, strained, diluted with normal saline solution and centrifuged.
- The sediment is collected and treated with formalin-ethyl acetate and subsequently used for slide preparation.
- A single formalin-ethyl acetate sedimentation test is not as sensitive for detection of low-intensity infection as multiple Kato-Katz smears.
Urine testing for schistosome eggs
- The classic method used for identification of S.haematobium eggs is filter concentration of a urine sample collected over 4 hours (ending around noon) into a jug with formalin preservative.
- 10 mL of urine is filtered through a 12-μm pore membrane that traps the eggs, and the membrane surface then is examined under a microscope.
- Standard microscopic urinalysis will not identify low-intensity Schistosoma infections.
- Each separate microscopic urinalysis has a sensitivity of 55% to 62% for detection of low-intensity infection; therefore, at least three different urine samples need to be evaluated to achieve diagnostic accuracy.
Schistosomal antigen testing (urine or serum)
- Urine sample is taken for measurement of circulating cathodic antigen released by schistosomes or serum sample for measurement of both circulating cathodic and anodic antigen.[1]
- Identifies active infection rather than past infection.
- May not be sufficiently sensitive for detection of low-intensity infection.
Serologic testing
- Serologic testing help in detection of Schistosoma-specific antibodies in serum. These tests include:
- Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay
- Indirect hemagglutination assay
- Indirect immunofluorescent antibody testing
- More useful for evaluating recent travelers than immigrants, as it is not possible to distinguish between active infection and past infection.
- Due to the long life of schistosomes, positive test results cannot be discounted simply because exposure was historically distant.
- Sensitivity is highest when the assay is targeted to the suspected species (S.mansoni, S.japonicum, or S.haematobium)
Biopsy of tissue
- A biopsy specimen is obtained from the rectum during anoscopy, genital tissues, or the urinary bladder wall during cystoscopy and then crushed and examined under a microscope
- S.mansoni and S.japonicum eggs can be identified in crushed random rectal biopsy specimens.
- S.haematobium eggs can be identified in crushed biopsy specimens from genital tissues or the urinary bladder wall.
- Sensitivity of microscopic analysis of six crushed rectal biopsies is similar to that of two Kato-Katz thick smears.
- Liver biopsy is notoriously insensitive for diagnosis of schistosomiasis; a negative liver biopsy result does not exclude infection.
- Standard sectioned intestinal biopsies are not sufficiently sensitive for diagnosis of intestinal schistosomiasis.
PCR to detect schistosomal DNA
- Gene amplification technique used to detect schistosomal DNA.