Use of a trypanosomal antigen ELISA to monitor tsetse and trypanosomosis control programmes in Kenya

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2014-07-18Author
Munga, L.K.
Nyang'ao, J.N.M.
Olaho-Mukani, W.
Ouma, J.O.
Masika, P.
Okech, G.
Ndungu, J.M.
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The capture Antigen-ELISA was used to monitor serum samples originating from three study areas in
Kenya. At the Galana ranch the test was used to assess re-invasion of an area previously cleared of Glossina
pallidipes. In Busia district the Ag-ELISA is being used to monitor the progress of a tsetse and trypanosomosis
control programme. At Taita and Tara ranches the capture Antigen ELISA and the buffy coat technique (BCT)
were used to evaluate the efficacy of a commercial Cypermethrin® dip for the control of Glossina pallidipes