Table 4.
Serological, molecular and socio-demographic details of three asymptomatic individuals from whom parasites were cultured
| Variables | Participant 1 | Participant 2 | Participant 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal details | |||
| Age | 30 years | 25 years | 42 years |
| Gender | Male | Female | Male |
| Educational status | Primary | Uneducated | Primary |
| Occupation | Service | Housewife | Agriculture |
| Family status | Poora | Very poorb | Very poorb |
| Subdistrict/Upazila | Trishal | Gaffargaon | Fulbaria |
| District | Mymensingh | Mymensingh | Mymensingh |
| Type of contact | Family member | Family member | Family member |
| Duration of infection of Index case | 8 months | 7 months | 4 months |
| Housing type | Mud-house | Mud-house | Mud-house |
| Test results | |||
| rK39 ICT | Positive | Positive | Positive |
| p-ELISA | Positive | Positive | Positive |
| IFAT | Positive | Positive | Positive |
| ITS1 PCR (buffy coat) | Positive | Positive | Negative |
| DNA sequence analysis (culture) | L. donovani | L. donovani | L. donovani |
ICT: immunochromatographic test; IFAT: indirect fluorescent antibody test; ITS1: internal transcribed spacer 1.
a Income US$ 65–128/month.
b Income <US$ 65/month.