Abstract
It has been recognized recently that the standard field technique for the diagnosis of urinary schistosomiasis, urine filtration using reusable polyamide mesh filters, may give false-positive findings because filters cannot be washed adequately in all circumstances. In this study the alternative filtration method using polycarbonate membrane filters was tested, and the same problem existed. A variety of more vigorous washing procedures was field tested with the conclusion that polycarbonate filters can be washed adequately for reuse by a simple procedure that includes boiling for 5 min in tap water prior to washing with detergent.
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