This article presents an improvement to the Kato-Katz (KK) method, making it faster
and more efficient for the visualisation of fertile eggs in stool samples. This
modified KK method uses sodium acetate formalin as a fixative and reveals the
intensity of infection in less than 1 h, reducing the diagnostic time without
increasing the cost. This modified method may contribute to future epidemiological
studies in both hospitals and the field due to its rapid and precise diagnostic,
which allow for immediate treatment.
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