A REVIEW OF CURRENT IMMUNGDIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES IN PROTOZOOLOGY

Authors

  • Ukibe S.N Department of Prosthesis and Orthopedic Technology, School of Health Technology, Federal University of Technology, P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.
  • Mbapugo J.I Department of Parasitology & Entomology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
  • Ukibe N.R Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Immunodiagnosis, Protozoology, Techniques

Abstract

Immunodiagnostic techniques are based on the principles of immunochemistry. Current diagnostic methods employed in protozoology include ELISA technique, counter immunoelectrophoretic, immunoblotting technique, immuno-fluorescence Assay methods and complement fixation tests. These methods have been effectively employed in protozoology (exemplified by malaria and Trypanosomiasis). These methods have been found to be effective, sensitive and specific and are useful tools in research and fieldwork especially in manpower-constrained areas of the tropics and sub-tropics

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Published

25-05-2010

How to Cite

UKIBE, S. N., Mbapugo, J., & Ukibe, N. (2010). A REVIEW OF CURRENT IMMUNGDIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES IN PROTOZOOLOGY. Journal of Biomedical Investigation, 8(1), 42–49. Retrieved from https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/jbi/article/view/2142

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 1 (2010)

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