Taenia solium cysticercosis

In humans and pigs infection with the metacestode larvae (cysticercus) of Taenia solium.

Blood antigen detection in serum are detected by monoclonal antibodies (IgG isotype) used in this assay against excretory secretory products (ESP) of viable T. saginata cysticerci.

Calcified cysticerci are not detected.