Serological tools for detection of Trichinella infection in animals and humans
Yong Yang,
Ya Nan Cai,
Ming Wei Tong,
Na Sun,
Yin Hua Xuan,
Yan Jun Kang,
Isabelle Vallée,
Pascal Boireau,
Shi peng Cheng,
Ming Yuan Liu
Affiliations
Yong Yang
Wu xi Medical School, Jiang Nan University, Wu Xi 214122, Jiang su, China
Ya Nan Cai
College of Animal Science and Technology, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China
Ming Wei Tong
State Key Laboratory for Molecular Biology of Special Economic Animals, Institute of Special Economic Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
Na Sun
State Key Laboratory for Molecular Biology of Special Economic Animals, Institute of Special Economic Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
Yin Hua Xuan
Wu xi Medical School, Jiang Nan University, Wu Xi 214122, Jiang su, China
Yan Jun Kang
Wu xi Medical School, Jiang Nan University, Wu Xi 214122, Jiang su, China
Isabelle Vallée
JRU BIPAR, Animal Health Laboratory, ANSES, Maisons-Alfort, France
Pascal Boireau
JRU BIPAR, Animal Health Laboratory, ANSES, Maisons-Alfort, France
Shi peng Cheng
State Key Laboratory for Molecular Biology of Special Economic Animals, Institute of Special Economic Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changchun, China
Ming Yuan Liu
Key Lab of Zoonosis Research, Ministry of Education, Institute of Zoonosis, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, PR China
Trichinellosis is a serious foodborne zoonotic disease. It is an important threat to public health in both developing and developed countries. Human infections are strongly associated with consuming undercooked meat containing infective Trichinella larvae. The development of serological tools has enabled seroepidemiological studies and contributed to our knowledge on the importance of this parasite. Serological tests can also help the diagnosis of parasite infections in humans and the surveillance of animals. Generally speaking, serological techniques include detection methods for specific antibodies and for circulating parasite antigens in the serum or tissue fluids. Here, we present a comprehensive review of various methods used in the detection of antibodies against Trichinella and circulating parasite antigens in animals and humans.
