Mini-FLOTAC, an innovative direct diagnostic technique for intestinal parasitic infections: experience from the field.

Background: Soil-transmitted helminths and intestinal protozoa infection are widespread in developing countries, yet an accurate diagnosis is rarely performed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the recently developed mini-FLOTAC method and to compare with currently more widely used techniques for the diagnosis of intestinal parasitic infections in different settings.

Methodology/principal Findings: The study was carried out in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India, and in Bukumbi, Tanzania.