Serodiagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis among primary school children in Alexandria.

The present study was carried out on a primary school children of El-Max area, west of Alexandria to assess their serological status to VL using IFAT. The sample composed of 96 pupils (53 males and 43 females) aged 6-11 years. Blood drops were collected on whatman No. 3 filter paper for the serological test (IFAT). Positive reaction was obtained in 6.2% of the examined pupils. The positivity rate was insignificantly higher among the age group (8-10) years. Sex proved to have no effect on the percentage of positive reactors.