Is simple fecal flotation a superior alternative to guadruple Kato Katz smear examination for the detection of hookworm eggs in human stool?
As a reference, PCR demonstrated the higher sensitivity compared to SNF and the quadruple KK method for detection of hookworm in human stool. For microscopic-based quantification, a single SNF proved superior to the quadruple KK for the detection of hookworm eggs in stool, in particular for low egg burdens. In addition, the SNF is cost-effective and easily accessible in resource poor countries.
Overall, the data suggest similar trends in the order of phoneme acquisition when compared to normally-hearing children, although it would appear that the process of acquisition in children with cochlear implants occurs at a slower rate.