Background: Helminthiases affect human populations particularly in marginalised,

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Background: Helminthiases affect human populations particularly in marginalised, resource-constrained regions of the world. Over one billion people in SUB- Saharan Africa, Asia and the Americas are infected with one or more helminth species. The morbidity from such infections maintains a vicious circle of poverty, decreased productivity, and inadequate socioeconomic development. Furthermore, helminth infection can exacerbate malaria and HIV/AIDS, and impair vaccine efficacy. Adequate diagnostics are crucial for sustained helminth control. however major deficiencies currently exist in regard to accuracy and sensitivity of diagnostic tools

Problem: Can you suggest an improved method for the detection and diagnosis of human hookworm? Please provide an explanation (make sure the test is cheap, easy to carry out and not too expensive). The method must be original

Hint: maybe a dipstick test that test antigen secreted by hookworm reaction against antibodies, some sort like a pregnancy stick test.

Explanation / Answer

The standard method for diagnosing the hookworm is by examining the stool sample. Hookworm eggs can be identified in the sample using a microscope. The specimen is fixed in formalin. It is prepared as a wet mount. It reveals ovoid eggs with thin colourless shells. This is easy and can be easily carried out. It is not too expensive.

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