Device for schistosomiasis diagnosis

Project 524

Problem to be solved
Low sensitivity of schistosomiasis parasitological diagnosis in patients with low parasitological load.

Proposed innovation
The device uses a fecal mass equivalent to 36 blades used in the Kato-Katz method

Differential
The device significantly enhances the sensitivity of the diagnosis.

Stage of development
Pre-clinical validity

Status of the intellectual property
PI 0719315-7

What we want
Partnership

Coordinator
Paulo Marcos Zech Coelho/CPqRR

Contact
Gestec/VPPIS – phone: 21 3882 9099/ 3882 9120 or portfolio@fiocruz.br